Wesley J. Smith: Starvation as the New 'Death with Dignity'

Wesley J. Smith: Starvation as the New "Death with Dignity" June 2, 2014 (First Things) – Self-starvation has become the latest craze among the "death with dignity" crowd. This has been coming on for some time. Removing feeding tubes from cognitively disabled people who can't swallow has been allowed for decades, under the right to refuse unwanted "medical treatment." But what about people who can eat and drink by mouth? Assisted suicide advocates argue that it isn't fair that they can't die too. So, activists promote a form of "self-deliverance" that they call "voluntary stopping eating and drinking," (VSED), by which suicidal people declare their wish to starve to death. (continue reading...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We Need Your Help! The Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network fights every day for the families faced with these situations, trying to protect their loved ones from a strong euthanasia movement. Please consider making a gift to the Network today. Without your support, we would not be able to help save lives and give families a much needed voice! Thank you! Click Here to DONATE to Terri's Network Today! The Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law Click here to forward this message to friends and family