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Are you surprised about anything that comes from Kennedy?
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US government report cited non-existent sources, academics say
Authors of several studies cited in the report told news outlets they did not write them and the studies did not exist.www.bbc.com
It’s not just about Kennedy. It’s about growing eugenics attitudes in Canada. The US far right is only predicted to do more damage. Kennedy’s weirdness was a segway into the rest of the article calling on Canadians to be aware - and know the history - and stand up for disability rights, and to know about the UN warnings etc.Are you surprised about anything that comes from Kennedy?
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US government report cited non-existent sources, academics say
Authors of several studies cited in the report told news outlets they did not write them and the studies did not exist.www.bbc.com
Many if not most Canadians have yet to really see the connection. Disability advocates have been pointing it out for a long time. Yelling it from the rooftops actually. It’s important because disability affects everyone at some point - and MAiD is not a “solution”. Also, not losing sight of the social model that ushered in positive changes for generations is important.
I believe there are times when it may be appropriate for a health professional to let someone know about MAID. That has to be done so well that the person receiving the information does not feel pressure on any way. Of course, that will be tough. I've known a few people who felt pressured when they were told about MAID. They believed they were being encouraged to use it. That is wrong. One woman has since died due to the natural course of her disease in Palliative Care.
That’s not what I was talking about though. My concern is that you can’t just “agree with Track 2 MAiD” without ignoring UN principals, international law, and Canada’s commitments. People need to know that’s what they’re doing when they agree with track 2. Admission of that keeps getting pushed aside and something else brought up instead.My aunt who chose MAID wasn't aware that it was an option for her. My friends who felt pressured did know about MAID. Not everyone knows.