People

Issues: Mercy Killing and Allowing to Die - - The case of Roswell Gilbert, who says he shot his wife because she was suffering from Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis, is used to examine the subject of mercy killing. Analysis presented by The Order of [Dominican] Preachers.

Guardian Unlimited - "Nurses' leader backs bill to aid euthanasia" - - Karen Sanders, Chair of the Ethics Forum of the Royal College of Nursing in England, endorses assisted dying legislation. (June 6, 2003)

Sydney Morning Herald - "Euthanasia lobbyist to fight attempted murder charge" - - Australian physician and right to die advocate, Andrew Hollo, has been charged with attempted murder for his care of Elise Herrman. (May 7, 2003)

The Age - "Loving man helped wife die, court told" - - Alexander Maxwell stands trial after admitting to police that he helped his wife, who suffered from breast cancer, die. (April 24, 2003)

New Zealand Herald - "David Hill: A way to beat disintegration and ugliness" - - A regional writer endorses legislation to legalize assisted dying and counters opponents' claims. (March 14, 2003)

Vassar Quarterly - "Fighting for Death with Dignity" - - An article about Barbara Coombs Lee, president of the Compassion in Dying Federation. (March 1, 2003)

Casper Star-Tribune - "Casper attorney chose his own 'final exit'" - - An article about Jim Fagan, who suffered from emphysema, and his determination to hasten his death. (February 16, 2003)

The Observer - "A Beautiful Life - and a Beautiful Death" - - An opponent of hastened dying tells the story of an assisted death, and may have changed his mind on the subject. (January 26, 2003)

Guardian Unlimited - "A dignified death" - - Hazel Curry describes the life, illness, and hastened death of her mother, Elizabeth, who suffered from motor neuron disease. (December 6, 2001)