Vermont Right to Life Committee

VRLC seeks to change public opinion, policy, the law and behavior to respect the right to life and reject abortion, euthanasia and other actions that deny life

Resources

‘Death with Dignity Act’ finds little support in NH House

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CONCORD — The House Thursday soundly rejected legislation that would have allowed a terminally ill patient to seek a lethal prescription from cooperating physicians. Under House Bill 1325, the "Death with Dignity Act," the patient must have received a prognosis of six months … [Read more...] about ‘Death with Dignity Act’ finds little support in NH House

Help Stop Assisted Suicides – Ask Your Physician Important Questions

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Will your physician promote the provision of excellent health care in an ethical manner? Or will your physician write a prescription for a lethal dose for patients now that it is legal to do so in Vermont? Promoters of doctor-prescribed suicide are encouraging doctors to write … [Read more...] about Help Stop Assisted Suicides – Ask Your Physician Important Questions

Response to Associated Press article: “Feminists for Life chief rallies Vt. abortion foes”

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When the President of Feminists for Life Serrin Foster came to the Vermont State House to advocate addressing the unmet needs of pregnant women through practical resources and support for the most vulnerable, a Planned Parenthood of Northern  New England spokeswoman responded … [Read more...] about Response to Associated Press article: “Feminists for Life chief rallies Vt. abortion foes”

Doctor-Prescribed Suicide Law Is “Fatally Flawed” Vermont Organizations Call for Repeal

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Vermont Right to Life will join with the Vermont Alliance for Ethical Healthcare and True Dignity Vermont in calling for the repeal of Act 39, the law that has legalized doctor-prescribed suicide.  Here are some of the reasons why Act 39 must be repealed and how it could be … [Read more...] about Doctor-Prescribed Suicide Law Is “Fatally Flawed” Vermont Organizations Call for Repeal

Mom, Dad and Unborn Baby Killed in New Hamphire Car Crash Driver will not face charges for unborn baby’s death

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According to the New Hampshire Union Leader, a “Vermont couple killed in a crossover highway accident Saturday were expecting their first child in about a month,” the woman's boss said Monday. Amanda Murphy, 24, was eight months pregnant and engaged to Jason Timmons, 29. All … [Read more...] about Mom, Dad and Unborn Baby Killed in New Hamphire Car Crash Driver will not face charges for unborn baby’s death