On November 1st, the City Council of Washington DC voted in favor of Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia law with a vote of 11-2, despite strong opposition by the African American community.
Write to DC Mayor Bowser to veto physician-assisted suicide measure:
“The D.C. Death With Dignity Act,” B21-38.
The council will hold a final vote on the bill, possibly as early as Nov. 15,” according to the Washington Post.
"Many in the black community distrust the health-care system and fear
that racism in life will translate into discrimination in death, said
Patricia King, a Georgetown Law School professor who has written about
the racial dynamics of assisted death.
“Historically, African Americans have not had a lot of control over their bodies, and I don’t think offering them assisted suicide is going to make them feel more autonomous,” King said.
Contact Mayor Browser and urge her to veto “The D.C. Death With Dignity Act,” B21-38.
THANK YOU!
Phone: (202) 727-2643
TTY: 711
Email: eom@dc.gov
“Historically, African Americans have not had a lot of control over their bodies, and I don’t think offering them assisted suicide is going to make them feel more autonomous,” King said.
Contact Mayor Browser and urge her to veto “The D.C. Death With Dignity Act,” B21-38.
THANK YOU!
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| Wash. DC Mayor Browser |
TTY: 711
Email: eom@dc.gov
