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This link give statics about the death with dignity act. The link also clearly defines the act and the process.

"Even with improved access to quality end-of-life care, there will still be rare cases of persistent and untreatable suffering. The most recent statistics we have from Oregon (2007), where PAS is legal, show that 88% of patients who opted for PAS were on hospice. That proves hospice and palliative care aren't always sufficient to treat severe suffering."

Website for a group that is an advocate for assisted suicide. There are links at the top with more info. If you mouse over 'Research Center', there is a link to the stances various religions have regarding assisted suicide. There is a link labeled 'Accessing Death with Dignity Acts' under the "Patients and Families' that show the requirements of the laws in Oregon and Washington. The 'Health Care Provider' link has other links to detailed information about the assisted suicide laws in Washington and Oregon.

This site has some good information about Death With Dignity. It also has talks about this Act in different states. You can even click a link to view the Bills from different states like Colorado.

This site has some good information about Death With Dignity. It also has talks about this Act in different states. You can even click a link to view the Bills from different states like Colorado.

In Oregon, a march was held to bring attention to human trafficking, specifically with children. The goal of the march is to bring attention to crimes against children and put a a stop to them. The march isn't just aimed at human trafficking against kids, it is also to bring attention to pedophilia and the unbalance within the justice system.

In this day and age, human trafficking has become more prevalent and a bigger deal. Many people think "oh it won't happen to me" but everyone needs to be more aware of the danger that some people in society hold. Marches such like the one held in Oregon are really good way to bring attention to the dangers.

Decades the past was not bad as right now. Every one has to be more cautions every where you go now. Nothing is safe now. Working together everything could change and have better environment.

Planned parenthood does more than just abortions. Getting rid of the government funding for planned parenthood makes it so much harder for people who can't afford healthcare to get tested for STD's or to even get birth control. This is not something that needs to be taken away.

I agree completely. What is going to happen to the women that are unable to afford birth control? What are they suppose to do, spend thousands of dollars instead to get tested or receive birth control.

Do states have the right to Discriminate against us. Governor Jan Brewer vetoes SB1062 a bill giving business the right to discriminate against anyone that the owner feels against their own "religious liberty". The article sites a few more example of this discrimination throughout our history.

Oregon is now the 11 state to make it illegal for an employer to request your username and password prior to hire. This has become a standard in industries and area as little has been done to stop this invasion of privacy. The author argues that it can be used by others as not only an invasion of privacy against the applicant but also third party people associated with them. However, there is a realization that in some areas this invasion is necessary.