A
bill introduced by
Senator Don Nickles and
Representative Henry Hyde makes it
illegal to use a
scheduled drug to assist in hastening a
death. Anyone "
intentionally dispensing,
distributing, or administering a
controlled substance for the
purpose of
causing death or
assisting another person in
causing death" would be subject to
federal prosecution and a
prison term from 20 years to life.
Makes euthanasia a federal crime. I feel it is forcing the religious belief of some on everyone, violating the first amendment.
And name one doctor that wouldn't hesitate to offer a terminally ill patient some pain medication since just about anything that would have a noticeable effect would hasten death. If it passes, hope you like living in pain, because doctors would rather have that then go to prison.