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Catalina,

You frame this discussion using the antagonistic term, "assisted suicide."

These are not the words used to describe the Oregon law - in the law. It's clearly pejorative, identifying the persons who qualify and chose to use the law as criminals. Suicide is a violent act, a harmful act against oneself. It's a crime - and utterly separate from a death with dignity.

Using the word "suicide" is insulting to the dignity, and courage, of persons who chose to use this unique and vital law. Now listening to this program, you clearly haven't looked at the facts of this issue and are wandering in the fears. Even Gordon Smith calls Oregon's Death With Dignity "settled law."

Consider your words. Language matters. And your bias is showing.

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