Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

Media Release

December 31, 2009

 Baxter v. Montana: Assisted-Suicide Lobby Group does not get What it Wanted: The Montana Supreme Court Denies Constitutional Right to "Aid-in-Dying"

Today, the Supreme Court of Montana issued a split decision in which it denied victory to Compassion & Choices on its quest for a right to "aid in dying" based on the Montana State Constitution. "Aid in dying" is more commonly known as physician-assisted suicide.

The Supreme Court instead focused on issues of statutory construction to determine that Montana state law has no public policy against "aid in dying" because the final death causing act lies in the patient's hands. 

This holding ignores the practical realities of ensuring patient safety from over-eager heirs, new "best friends" and others who might benefit from the patient's death. For example, physicians who malpractices and who wants to hide their mistakes can now say: "It was what the patient wanted." The evidence against the physician dies with the patient. If the patient has no family or other advocate, who will know? 

A bright spot in the decision is that it does not give physicians the "right" to prescribe a lethal dose, but only suggests that circumstances may exist to give them a defense to prosecution for homicide.

The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition is hopeful that Montana's legislature will now take the lead to protect its citizens in the next legislative session.

Contact:           Alex Schadenberg, executive director

          1-877-439-3348 or euthanasiaprevention@on.aibn.com

In Canada, parliament was prorogued (temporarily dissolved) delaying a vote on Bill C-384, the bill that would legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, until at least June, 2010. Meanwhile the Province of Quebec has established a committee to research the issue of euthanasia and assisted suicide, while at the Quebec College of Physicians has taken a position supporting euthanasia. The issue is also heating up in Canada.

The Judge decided to delay any decision concerning Baby Isaiah until at least February 19. Baby Isaiah was born in October with the umbilical cord around his neck. He is receiving oxygen support from a ventilator. The hospital wants to stop all medical care and the family wants the ventilator continued. The Baby Isaiah James facebook page has more than 32,000 fans already. Please read my article on the case. Article: http://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-isaiah-case-euthanasia-or-not.html

The Montana court decision that temporarily legalized assisted suicide has created a significant throughout America to legalize assisted suicide. I have been on several talk radio shows. The Euthanasia lobby have been using this court decision, even though it was a narrow decision, to suggest that there is a change happening in America. We cannot let the momentum continue to shift.

Dear Pro-Lifer,

Years ago I was a client of a pregnancy center in Pasadena, Texas. At the time I was homeless and had nowhere to go, as well as no hope. I was either going to try to kill myself or the baby. I found someone who would help me end the pregnancy. When I went to call an abortion clinic, to my amazement I accidently called and Abortions alternative number. It was a toll free number that went to Wichita Fall, Texas, to a maternity home. It was too far, I would never have a way of getting there. I decided to try the local Pregnancy Center to see if there was a maternity home closer. Peggy Mutton was my caseworker and she helped me looked for one closer but my age was a hindrance as well as the adoption idea. I was going to end the pregnancy.

To make a long story short, Peggy drove me 9 hours to Wichita Fall. I want to say thank you for all that you do and I would hope that you would get my book. I think it will be a great inspiration to someone who may be just like I was. I am now a Keynote speaker, as well as an Elementary Behavior Specialist, who will graduate with her Master’s in Education in May. What you do makes a difference. The nationwide release date for my book is January 12. But you can get it now for this website.

http://deannawilson.tatepublishing.net/

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Thank you!

Tyra Wilson, President of Mothers Raising Children Alone(MRCA)

B.C. couple sues sperm donor

By Keith Fraser, Canwest News Service

January 5, 2010

A female couple from Terrace, B.C., is suing a "good friend" over a dispute arising from a sperm donation and insemination agreement.

The women, who have a foster son, decided they wanted to have a child of their own and wanted a sperm donor who was known, according to a statement of claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court.

A "good friend," Glen Saunders, agreed to contribute semen for insemination and agreed the plaintiffs would be the child's parents, says the lawsuit. One of the women became pregnant with the sperm donated by Saunders and the couple and Saunders signed an agreement in June 2006, with Saunders consenting to the adoption of the child.

A boy was born Oct. 3, 2006, and Saunders signed an order affirmed by the B.C. Supreme Court declaring the couple to be the boy's only parents. But Saunders has behaved as if he were a parent of the child, says the lawsuit. He permitted his family and friends to send congratulations and gifts on the birth, visited the couple's home with a frequency the plaintiffs found intrusive, and refers to the boy as his son, it says.

Saunders could not be reached. No statement of defence has been filed.

© Copyright (c) The Calgary Herald

 Dear Editor,

Regarding: "B.C Couple sues sperm donor"

 If it was April 1st I would think this article an April fool. Glen Saunders donated sperm to create a child, whose care he has legally signed away - but he will always be the child's father. After the birth of his son he has a natural father's response to celebrate the birth. We are told that in the lawsuit Saunders' crime is that "he behaved as if he were a parent of the child" and "refers to the boy as his son". Well hello!!!! Glen Saunders is the father - the child is his son. 

I cannot say that I hold Mr Saunders in high regard for the cavalier manner in which he conceived his son, nor relinquished his guardianship. However, the couple who are raising the child cannot pretend that he has no connection with the child.

 This is what happens when adults wants and desires trump the best interests of children. If it were not so tragic we would all be in the aisles laughing.

 Respectfully submitted

Mrs Jakki Jeffs

Executive Director, Alliance for Life Ontario

Federal Study Confirms Contraception-Breast Cancer Link

 Posted by Tim Drake

Friday, January 08, 2010 10:10 AM

Ten years ago, Dr. Chris Kahlenborn, authored the book Breast Cancer: Its Link to Abortion and the Birth Control Pill, which established the connection between the birth control pill and breast cancer.

Now, a federal study confirms that data.

The study shows a strong connection between the use of oral contraceptives and a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer with a high mortality rate, known as “triple-negative” breast cancer (TNBC). The study also found that the connection was highest among women who began using oral contraceptives while they were teenagers.

The 2009 Jessica Dolle study of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center appeared in the April 2009 issue of the cancer epidemiology journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

The research showed that women who start using oral contraceptives before the age of 18 multiply their risk of TNBC by 3.7 times. Recent users of oral contraceptives within the last one to five years multiply their risk by 4.2 times.

Furthermore, the study is noteworthy because it contained an admission of the link between abortion and breast cancer by National Cancer Institute (NCI) researcher Louise Brinton, who had previously influenced the agency to deny an abortion-breast cancer link.

The study showed a 40% risk increase for women who have had abortions, and one of the study’s tables listed abortion as a “known and suspected risk factor.”

Dr. Joel Brind, professor of biology and endocrinology and deputy chair for biology at Baruch College, City University of New York, described both findings a “bombshell.” Brind provided an analysis of the study.

Although the data’s been available for nine months, observers wonder why the mainstream media and cancer groups have been silent.

“Although the study was published nine months ago, the NCI, the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and other cancer-fundraising businesses have made no efforts to reduce breast-cancer rates by issuing nationwide warnings to women,” said Karen Malec, president of the Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer. “Obviously, more women will die of breast cancer if the NCI fails in its duty to warn about the risks of oral contraceptives and abortion and if government funds are used to pay for both as a part of any health-care bill.”

As you know, one of the areas that Concerned Parents Report keeps you updated on are the health consequences of those who have had abortions.    This month, we have provided a link to a new 3- minute movie that shows fetal development in a beautiful and tasteful presentation. Show your teen the miraculous development of a baby through the 9 months of pregnancy. Let them know that life is precious and bringing new life into the world is a serious calling. Once your teen realizes the magnitude of the truly miraculous aspect in the creation of a human being, it will have a lasting impact on them.    This reverence for life can lead them to conclude that risky sexual behavior can lead to unintended pregnancy which is a serious matter.  They will learn to value themselves and the gift of their sexuality.  It can reinforce their decision to practice abstinence until married. If they do find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy, they will decide for the life of the unborn baby within.   Movie: When Does A Person's Life Begin?

Concerned Parents Report is dedicated to reporting information and imparting knowledge to parents so they can empower their children to make the healthiest choice for their reproductive health - living a chaste lifestyle.