When people tell you we don't have to worry about people with disabilities, and others without chronic illnesses, being targeted for assisted suicide; just say "Charles Cullen."

As many as 40 people have probably died because this dedicated medical professional believed the life of his patients had no value.  In his mind "they would be better off dead."

As a strapping middle-aged quadriplegic, I can't tell you how many times I have heard people,"with all the best intentions,"say "I would rather be dead than live the way you do."

Even though we know what has been learned about the experience in Holland since legalizing euthanasia, smart people still argue the same couldn't happen in America.  Let's take a quick look at some facts:

"A recent Dutch government investigation of euthanasia has come up with some disturbing findings. In 1990, 1,030 Dutch patients were killed WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT. And of 22,500 deaths due to withdrawal of life support, 63% (14,175 patients) were denied medical treatment WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT. Twelve per-cent (1,701 patients) were mentally competent but were NOT CONSULTED."

So when I hear smart people tell me how the ugly hand of assisted suicide will never wrap itself around people with disabilities; my response is... "Bullshit!"