Two Views of Assisted Suicide

This video originally aired on Tuesday, October 4, 2005.

About This Video

Diane Coleman, President of Not Dead Yet, discusses assisted suicide and a Supreme Court case challenging Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act. Watch a second clip with Charlene Andrews, a terminally ill patient, discussing Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act and the rights of patients.

Discussion Questions

  1. What is Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act and why is it being challenged before the Supreme Court?
  2. Do you think the Justice Department has the right to block legislation regarding assisted suicide?
  3. How does Ms. Coleman wish to apply civil rights laws regarding assisted suicide? Do you agree with her interpretation?
  4. How do such laws affect the rights of terminally ill patients?

Keywords

Advocacy and Lobbying, Civil Rights Policy, Health, PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT, Science, State and Local Politics, U.S. Supreme Court, Values

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Civil Liberties
  • Federalism
  • Interest Groups and Lobbying
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Speakers

  • Charlene Andrews
  • Diane Coleman
    President, Not Dead Yet