[Marxism] Arrest of Final Exit volunteers in Georgia

[David Thorstad <binesi@xxxxxxxxx>]

Here's the news release of the Final Exit Network on the arrests. This 
is an outrageous attack on the fundamental rights of citizens. Below is 
a link to a story about Dr. Kevorkian's criticism of the group. He 
argues that only a doctor should be present when someone checks out. If 
this view is not merely a function of limitations placed on him by his 
release from prison, but one he actually believes, it is outrageous. 
Anyone ought to have the right to commit suicide, whether in the 
presence of friends/relatives or not, without a doctor being present 
(and without having to travel to Switzerland to do it).
David
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http://www.finalexitnetwork.org/
For Immediate Release

February 26, 2009

Chicago, IL â  Yesterday agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 
arrested volunteers from Final Exit Network and charged them with 
assisting a suicide. The charges are related to the death of John 
Celmer. Mr. Celmer was a member of Final Exit Network and a case in the 
Networkâs Exit Guide Program.

Jerry Dincin, President of Final Exit Network, said, âWe believe Ted 
Goodwin, Larry Egbert, Nick Sheridan and Claire Blehr are innocent and 
will be exonerated. Final Exit Network works within the laws by 
providing counseling and training and support.â The Exit Guide Program 
serves people who are suffering from an intolerable medical condition 
which has become more than they can bear.

âFinal Exit Network does not âassistâ suicide in any way, nor do we 
encourage individuals to hasten their deaths,â Dincin adds. Members who 
avail themselves of the Exit Guide Program must be capable of performing 
every required function without assistance of any type. At any time 
during the process a member can change his or her mind.

Final Exit Network has thousands of members. The Networkâs revenues come 
exclusively from memberships and donations. Contrary to the widely 
published news reports the Network *never* charges for its Exit Guide 
services. The $50 fee so widely reported is the annual fee members pay 
to support the mission.

âFinal Exit Network is a leader in the fight for the last human right,â 
said Dincin.

Final Exit Network is a four-year-old volunteer-run nonprofit 
organization. More information is available here on this website or by 
calling 800-524-EXIT (3948).

Contact: Jerry Dincin, President
Phone: 847-607-0711
Email: president@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
<mailto:president@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Here's a link to the Detroit Free Press story on Kevorkian:

http://www.freep.com/article/20090227/NEWS01/902270303


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