The Post-Partisan Emporium

Is Canada Euthanizing the Poor?  by  Conor Gallagher Simons , a Canadian fashion and home decor retailer, released a  three-minute film  in October showcasing the planned assisted death of a sick Canadian woman. The 37-year-old used Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to die on Oct. 23  after dealing with complications from Ehlers Danlos syndrome, a group of inherited disorders that affect the connective tissue supporting many body parts. While Simon’s tries to paint an uplifting picture of an individual’s decision to end their life in order to sell fashion and home decor, there are some serious questions about Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), its intentions, and effects. I’m certainly no expert on assisted death, and I don’t mean to question or attempt to judge which conditions warrant such assistance, but I would like to look at whether society has exhausted all other means of assistance to help provide a stable, fulfilling life before turning to assisted death. S

The Politics of Self-Loathing and Death Instinct a culture of no future Chris Bray Start putting pieces together. The  Atlanta Journal-Constitution  runs an essay  thanking children  for being tortured and ruined so mommy can feel safe, but offering the consolation of “the mental health services that you deserve because of life-altering trauma.” A high-profile California state legislator constantly and openly celebrates the state’s success at making sure 12 year-olds can get their STDs and rape injuries treated without their parents finding out, and  warns against  the critical discussion of grooming behaviors. Senator Scott Wiener @Scott_Wiener California law already allows 12-17 year olds to access various forms of healthcare without parental consent, eg: HPV & hep B vaccines, abortion care, birth control, mental healthcare, domestic violence-related care. SB 866 builds on this existing law to expand vaccine access. 4:17 PM ∙ Jan 21, 2022 134 Likes 17 Retweets Senator Scott Wien