7 surprising ways to save on pet care Oct 27, 2009
By spending a small amount on pet insurance each month, you'll avoid "economic euthanasia" -- having to put your pet down in lieu of an expensive surgery or treatment. The threshold of what you can spend on your pet's care skyrockets with insurance, so in an emergency you may not only save money but also your pet's life. (CNN)
Bleak view of the Paris Hilton end of George St Oct 27, 2009
The final debate, in a series where euthanasia and immigration were discussed, took a different tone, with audience members in hysterics as old Sydney-Melbourne rivalries flared. The Herald columnist Richard Ackland stunned the audience with his comment that ''Sydney is vile. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Feral cats dog residents Oct 27, 2009
Jacque LeBlanc, a Hawaiian Humane Society spokeswoman, says the caregiver strategy is the best way to reduce euthanasia for cats, control feral populations and ensure animals live healthy lives ... Jacque LeBlanc, a Hawaiian Humane Society spokeswoman, says the caregiver strategy is the best way to reduce euthanasia for cats, control feral populations and ensure animals live healthy lives. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Conscience clauses not just about abortion anymore Oct 25, 2009
Some states, including Louisiana, have passed broader laws that protect health care workers who object to procedures such as cloning, stem cell research, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Rob Vischer, associate professor of law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, argues for letting the free market determine access to all health care services. (USA Today -- News)
Gun Control By Way Of Health Reform Oct 24, 2009
the democrats are the party of death by abortion, euthanasia, and assisted suicide. they worship tyrants responsible for the deaths of millions of people. (Investors Business Daily)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Senate rejects special commission for cities to recover profits from 40 Bs Oct 24, 2009
They argue that if devocalization is banned, there will be a rise in the surrender, abuse and euthanasia of noisy dogs. Humane societies and animal shelters disagree, pointing out that devocalized dogs are abandoned just like any other dogs. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
STRAY VS. FERAL: Compassion often eludes them Oct 22, 2009
No More Homeless Pets in Utah runs a sterilization program and works with city, county and animal control officials to develop alternatives to trapping nuisance homeless cats and depositing them at shelters "a practice which almost guarantees euthanasia," says the group's Gregory Castle. A decrease in the number of cats in colonies and concurrent lower euthanasia rates have been "dramatic" in some locations, he says. (USA Today -- Life)
Catholicism and the Seamless Garmen... Oct 22, 2009
The life principle goes beyond the abortion debate to include capital punishment, euthanasia, and assisted suicide and is supported by Biblical evidence ... It involves abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, and assisted suicide. (Suite101.com)
Nitschke banned from Canada library Oct 22, 2009
Australian euthanasia activist Dr Philip Nitschke has been banned from a Canadian government-run library for a second time, despite weeks of negotiations and legal assistance from a civil liberties association ... The room would have been used for a two-part right-to-die workshop - a public discussion on the pro-euthanasia movement and a private meeting to discuss methods of suicide for those over 55, including instructions taken from The Peaceful Pill Handbook. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Your help needed with Mickey's vet bill Oct 22, 2009
He wouldn't even consider euthanasia. "It's a nice dog," he pleaded. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY: What you can do Oct 22, 2009
Instead of euthanasia, the groups' efforts involve TNR: trap, neuter, release. Peters writes. (USA Today -- Life)
Animal officers plead guilty, cite lack of training (2442) Oct 21, 2009
Spells and Thomas were fired along with three other county animal control officers, including program manager Eddie Haigler Jr., when allegations of animal cruelty came to light in the means and process officials performed euthanasia on unwanted animals ... Spells went on to say his training in animal euthanasia consisted of a test where his instructor gave the answers to the class beforehand ... The warrants against the men indicated they did knowingly and/or intentionally ill-treat and inflict... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Feral cats to be trapped, fixed and released (3) Oct 18, 2009
Often referred to by the abbreviation TNR, the concept is an alternative to the traditional practice of impounding stray cats for either adoption or euthanasia. The decision by the council, which has been years in the making, was made against the recommendations of Police Chief Gary Miller, who oversees the citys animal control operations. (Boerne Star, TX)
SAFE plans pet adoption Oct 17, 2009
Saving Animals from Euthanasia (S.A.F.E.) will have dogs and cats, puppies and kittens available for adoption at the Country Fair Oct. 22 24 in Green Valley Village. Last year s show was fantastic. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Studies: Some Seniors In Nursing Homes Get Futile Care Oct 16, 2009
Critics called the counseling a step toward euthanasia. The Obama administration denied that claim, but has indicated the Medicare benefit will be dropped. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bishop Zubik pens letter for Respect Life month Oct 16, 2009
To mark the Catholic Church's annual Respect Life month, Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh has written a pastoral letter that makes the church's opposition to abortion and euthanasia the foundation of commitment to a wide array of human rights. "Much more is needed than simply legal protection against abortion and euthanasia. All Catholics, and all persons of good will, must promote a full and complete vision of the human person with its personal and social dimensions," he wrote before listing 21... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Many nursing home elderly get futile care Oct 16, 2009
Critics called the counseling "death panels" and a step toward euthanasia. The Obama administration denied those claims, yet has signaled the Medicare benefit will be dropped. (MSNBC -- Health)
Microchips Result In Higher Rate Of Return Of Shelter Animals To Owners Oct 15, 2009
About 10 percent were detected during a medical evaluation, and about 2 1/2 percent were detected just before the animals were scheduled for euthanasia or at some other time. We were able to backtrack this data and determine that 12 percent of microchips would have been missed without multiple scans, Lord said. (Science Daily)
Catholic bishops won't endorse current plan Oct 14, 2009
"The church considers health care to be a basic human right. But it has to exclude abortion and euthanasia ; and it must be available to all," he said. The church's view is that abortion and euthanasia aren't health care because the intent is to kill, not to cure. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Reading Between the Lines of Obama's Poetry Oct 14, 2009
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Hawaii evangelical churches plan election push Oct 13, 2009
The goal of the effort dubbed "The 80/80 Vision" is to convince 80% of Christian churchgoers to register to vote and then persuade 80% of them to vote "Christian values" on abortion, gay rights, euthanasia and other issues. If successful, the bloc will be instrumental in a state where 456,000 voted last November, said Frances Oda, chairman of Hawaii Family Forum, a nonprofit research group with ties to the Hawaii Catholic Conference. (USA Today -- News)
Letters to the Observer Oct 11, 2009
I actually pray for the day when there is any semblance of a shortage of animals, including purebreds, rather than the abandonment, misery and euthanasia facing thousands just in the metro area. How can anyone be so clueless in a day when everyone from game show hosts to elected and humane officials tries to educate as to the extent of pet overpopulation. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
The voluble and the Word: amen to that Oct 10, 2009
Should Turnbull lose the leadership, Hockey's main rival, Tony Abbott, has long espoused a sort of masculine Catholicism that leaves few in doubt where he stands on issues like abortion and euthanasia. Curiously perhaps, Australian politicians have ''got religion'' while more and more people around the country are letting go. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bill of rights desirable but not urgent: voters Oct 10, 2009
But support for the rights to vote, associate, parent children or chose euthanasia was conditional upon people meeting their responsibilities. About two in five people said a group's rights should be restricted if some of their members abused the wider community's rights - a result that ''troubled'' Father Brennan's committee. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Elderly cannot rest in peace without humane new euthanasia laws Oct 10, 2009
The membership of the euthanasia societies is not just made up of the very old or terminally ill ... In not pushing our politicians to create humane euthanasia laws we show a lack of moral purpose. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Senate panel to vote on health care bill next week Oct 9, 2009
justshortoflokul wrote on Sep 19, 2009 11:25 AM:" The big push to "pass it now, fix it later" makes me trust the intentions of our current congress and president even less. This is a model that won't reduce poverty but impoverish even more than before. We will see our national debt balloon and the quality of medical care go down. With the current movement toward abortion and euthanasia, the government will be empowered to decide on who lives and who dies. With that, we will become the next North... (Longview Daily News, WA)
how to troll Oct 9, 2009
Kinda feel like euthanasia is society s only option. Does that mean I m horrorcore. (Harper's Magazine)
Seniors seek financial aid in legislative forum Oct 9, 2009
Also in the bill, Medicare benefits will not take cuts and there will be no rationing of care, Weiner said, specifying that there will be no mandate for euthanasia. Finally, he added, there is no mention of death panels or any provision infringing on an individual s or family s ability to make medical decisions with their doctor. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Human rights act promises a 'fair go' Oct 9, 2009
But Father Brennan said the act would not undermine Parliament and would leave it as the final arbiter of whether to make changes on controversial issues such as gay marriage, abortion and euthanasia. Asked whether an act would make changes more likely, he told the Herald: ''It may, it may not. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Poll: Health-care overhaul has a pulse Oct 8, 2009
Lawmakers returning home for town hall meetings faced outcries that the government was trying to take over the system, ushering in higher costs, lower quality - even rationing and euthanasia. "It's very significant that there's an upturn in support for the plans because after August there was a sense that the whole effort was beginning to decline and would not come back in terms of public support," said Robert Blendon, a Harvard professor who tracks public opinion on health care. (AZCentral -- News)
Poll: Public split on health overhaul legislation Oct 8, 2009
Lawmakers returning home for town hall meetings faced outcries that the government was trying to take over the system, ushering in higher costs, lower quality even rationing and euthanasia. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Mexico's drug war: priests speak out Oct 8, 2009
"They have spent most of their time on moral issues such as abortion, euthanasia, or homosexuality, and much less on narco-violence. Hopefully this [meeting] can open up the dialogue.". It is not that priests are routinely victims of organized crime. (Christian Science Monitor)
Burglars take deadly drug from veterinary clinic Oct 7, 2009
Anesthetic used for euthanasia among stolen narcotics ... "It's a general anesthetic, so when used for euthanasia it's essentially an anesthetic overdose," Frederickson said ... "It's highly concentrated. It's used for euthanasia, so obviously it would be fatal.". (Anchorage Daily News)
How to disarm theliquidity bomb Oct 7, 2009
Higher short-term interest rates would give US savers at least a zero real after-tax risk-free return on their money, thus ending the odious Keynesian "euthanasia of the rentier" that Bernanke and his predecessor, Alan Greenspan, have been undertaking since 1995. Most important, a really frightening crisis in the Treasury bond market would bang the heads of Congress and the Barack Obama administration against the wall, and force them to start getting the budget deficit under control. (Asia Times Online)
Declawing a Cat Oct 7, 2009
Declaw Surgery vs. Giving Up for Adoption or Euthanasia. Recently declawed cats often arrive on the doorsteps of animal shelters due to sudden onset of behavioural problems. (Suite101.com)
Dr. Jeff Hersh: You should always think ahead Oct 7, 2009
Q: There has been lots of press lately about living wills, some of it saying they encourage euthanasia. Is this true. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Not a Death Panel, a Death Mandate Oct 7, 2009
The Anti-Christians could then implement their dream of an amoral culture by instituting eugenics, permission of all forms of perverted sexual practices, same-sex marriage, euthanasia of the old, sick, handicapped, and mentally retarded; abortion at any time, contraception, infanticide, artificial insemination to produce children without marriages; in other words a completely pagan culture where Man is accountable only to himself. In this culture Man would not be considered a person created in... (Townhall.com)
Letters to the editor (10/7/09) Oct 7, 2009
y is scary, so don't do x. If x equals health-care reform with a public option, Radio Right equates y with socialism, euthanasia, death squads, etc. The ad hominem fallacy has the propagandist attacking the person instead of the policy. (Anchorage Daily News)
Charlemagne: The Atlantic gap Oct 6, 2009
Europeans also know that European-style health care does not include death panels prescribing euthanasia for grannies and are offended by the way such tosh is alleged in America. The end of the transatlantic relationship has been predicted many times. (The Economist)
Bishops Repeat Demand for Abortion Funding Ban Oct 6, 2009
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Rainn Wilson helps raise money for Haitian children Oct 6, 2009
Philanthropic ponderings: "After I got well-known for my acting, I was being approached by tons of different charities. I was being approached by environmental groups and people who wanted to save cats from euthanasia and the Democratic Party all of these different organizations. I had to say no to them and take a cold, hard look at what I was going to do and what I wanted to put my time, attention and energy toward. When I did it, I wanted to do it right. I didn't want to do an occasional... (USA Today -- Life)
Mets' exasperating '09 comes to an end Oct 5, 2009
No one disputed Wright's evaluation or the suggestion offered by a visitor that said Game 162 was euthanasia. Carlos Beltran, his calendar already turned ahead six months, said "Next year will be a different year." And not only in a numerical way. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Letters for Saturday, October 3, 2009 Oct 4, 2009
If we allow our nation to label a class of people as burdens ultimately infanticide and euthanasia will be applied to all who are deemed having lives not worthy to be lived. To my critics, I have no fear speaking out and standing up for humanity and dignity, to preserve life and liberty. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
EU Treaty Finally Wins Irish Approval Oct 4, 2009
Anti-treaty campaigners sought to maximize anti-EU passions by claiming that an empowered Brussels would raise Ireland's taxes, slash its minimum wage, force its soldiers into a European army and legalize abortion and euthanasia. Ireland and EU authorities dismissed the claims as baseless. (CBS News -- World)
Irish give decisive 'yes' to EU reform on 2nd try Oct 4, 2009
They contended that an empowered Brussels would encourage immigration, slash its minimum wage, and legalize abortion and euthanasia. A second Irish rebuff would have killed the treaty and built pressure to chart another way forward that would not be subject to another Irish veto. (Florida Today)
The Best Banned Books of the Last C... Oct 3, 2009
The book contains references to suicide, infanticide, and homicide by euthanasia. Best Because. (Suite101.com)
Irish vote again on EU reform treaty Oct 3, 2009
Treaty opponents accused the EU of seeking greater powers to impose unpopular policies on Ireland, including legalized abortion and euthanasia, increased immigration, higher taxes and lower wages. One of the most emotive anti-treaty posters contended that passage of the treaty would slash Ireland's minimum hourly wage from euro8. (MSNBC -- International)
Demagoguery in eye of the beholder Oct 2, 2009
Well, videotaped clips show at least six Republicans saying roughly the same thing on the House floor about Obama's health care proposals, that they will result in the death of Americans, including euthanasia ordered by government death panels for the elderly and disabled. Republicans and not just the right-wing fringe are fond of comparing Obama to Adolf Hitler. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
RedState Morning Briefing Oct 2, 2009
Continuing his descent into insanity, Alan Grayson went back to the floor of the House of Representatives today to apologize for saying Republicans want people to die oblivious to his own support for euthanasia and abortion on demand. Instead of apologizing, Grayson said he wanted to apologize to Americans for this holocaust in health care. (Human Events Online)
View From the Right: In revolt against euthanasia Oct 2, 2009
Wesley J. Smith, an associate director of the International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, calls the new guidelines "an astonishing abandonment of the most weak and vulnerable in society.". Before the court order, U.K. residents had been making use of liberal laws in Switzerland, where those seeking what they call a "dignified" end have resorted to a Zurich-based suicide clinic by the name of Dignitas. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Irish vote again on European Union reform treaty Oct 2, 2009
Treaty opponents emphasize their view that the EU is undemocratic and seeking greater powers to impose unpopular policies on Ireland, including higher taxes, lower wages, legalized abortion and euthanasia, and increased immigration. A government-appointed commission tasked with explaining the treaty insists all these claims are baseless. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pet hospice care helps pet owners cope with death Oct 2, 2009
For example, members will begin establishing protocols and guidelines for pain control, the place of euthanasia, and quality of life. The field is so new that attendees will even be charged with the task of defining pet hospice care. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Q&A: The Lisbon Treaty Oct 2, 2009
The EU pledges not to impose rules on Ireland concerning taxation, "family" issues - such as abortion, euthanasia and gay marriage - and the traditional Irish state neutrality. Announcing the new Lisbon deal, French President Nicolas Sarkozy also said that under Lisbon "every member state will have a commissioner" - another concession to Ireland. (BBC News -- Europe)
Democrat compares health care to the Holocaust... Oct 1, 2009
Might be extreme in commentary but the republicans should have been pro euthanasia officially long ago to minimize suffering for the ill who can't afford it. Posted By: Timmins | September 30, 2009 at 06:16 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Creature Comforts Oct 1, 2009
Adoptions rise as cities, shelters form partnerships to reduce euthanasia. But most vets fear foodborne illnesses, say trend can harm the furry foodies. (MSNBC -- Health)
Letters for Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Oct 1, 2009
Sorry interesting regarding your last insults towards me 9/15/2009 (claiming Liberty Counsel is Seventh Day Adventist your sourse wikipedia) the Liberty Counsel is a Christian Non Denominational organization, call them directly for truth and more info: 800-671-1776I have submitted another letter addressing "The Case for Killing Granny" a front cover story Newsweek advocating eugenics and euthanasia I pray the Garden Island Prints it. Abortion kills unborn childrenInfanticide kills... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Broun softens health care reform rhetoric Sep 30, 2009
Broun admitted that HR 3200 "does not mandate euthanasia for the elderly.". "It tells the doctor that they have to offer patients beginning at age 65 end-of-life counseling, but it does not mandate that," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
To the editor: Sep 30, 2009
The only progress this whole environmental enthusiasm has made is to morally confuse everybody into thinking that it s not OK to chop down a tree, but it s OK to abort your own child or put an elderly person to death through euthanasia. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? To the editor: Rating: 2.5 Friday, September 25, 2009 11:26 PM EDT Our country is intent on saving things.... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Hanford church welcomes parishioners' pets Sep 26, 2009
"I feel like I'm doing the right thing" by saving dogs from euthanasia, Stonehocker said. She gets dogs from SPCA shelters, and now has 60 dogs. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
National health care needed Sep 26, 2009
Conservative euthanasia is her 50-year-old grandfather, suffering from terminal kidney disease, who is denied curative care because his disease is caused by diabetes, a pre-existing condition. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? National health care needed Rating: 4 Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:10 PM EDT To the editor:Conservative abortion is a 5-year-old girl splashing happily... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
House Democrats considering insurance tax Sep 26, 2009
With the current movement toward abortion and euthanasia, the government will be empowered to decide on who lives and who dies. With that, we will become the next North Korea. (Longview Daily News, WA)
In Revolt Against Euthanasia Sep 26, 2009
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news. (Townhall.com)
Pilots make special delivery for pet rescue organization Sep 26, 2009
The call came from , a nonprofit organization that attempts to save pets from euthanasia by transporting them from high volume shelters kill shelters to foster homes and ultimately, permanent homes. Schrager agreed and departed Hanscom for Woodbine, N.J., stopping in Islip, N.Y. to pick up his co-pilot Tom Harvey, an executive search consultant and avid pet lover. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Kathryn Lopez: Human euthanasia a disturbing trend Sep 26, 2009
Wesley J. Smith, an associate director of the International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, calls the new guidelines an astonishing abandonment of the most weak and vulnerable in society. In the coming weeks, U.K. physician Michael Irwin may face court proceedings for providing money for a man with pancreatic cancer to travel to the clinic. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dillon to launch concert season Sep 26, 2009
" - Exactly! It is the GOP which are obstructing our liberties.Workers should have a RIGHT to collective bargaining. The Employee Free Choice Act gives this power back to the employees, not the corporations.Activist Judges? Like the Supreme Court chosing our President in 2000, like the Supreme Court interfering between a patient and Doctor (Teri Shivo).Unfair taxpayer support for illegal aliens? Like not allowing them to purchase health insurance, so the taxpayer has no choice but to pay for... (Montana Standard, MT)
