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I predicted the outcome in my annual predictions: VT has killed the assisted suicide bill. From the Burlington Free Press story:
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For nearly two hours Thursday afternoon, the Vermont Senate focused on legislation that would allow people with fewer than six months to live to opt for a lethal dose of medication. From the start, it was clear the legislation wouldnt pass and it didnt, failing on a procedural vote. The point, though, was just to have the debate, supporters said. Even though we didnt win, we elevated the process. We had a good conversation and that has a lot of value, said Sen. Hinda Miller, D-Chittenden, who brought the issue forward as an amendment on an unrelated bill.
Please. The point was to pass the bill. And heres how the conversation meme goes: We keep having conversations until the assisted suicide advocates get what they want. Then, the conversation stops. And if opponents want to talk about the need to reverse course, then they are accused of wanting to take away rights.
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