In March of 2023, Eliana, Kenna Rose, Alyssa and Jenna investigated the topic of legalizing euthanasia, why it was morally and ethically wrong, etc. The reason we are reposting it in 2025 is because Illinois is on the cusp of making assisted suicide legal.
Senate Bill 9 can be called for a vote any day on the State Senate floor, and if passed, will allow doctors to prescribe lethal drugs for a patient to end their own life. The sponsor of this legislation, State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora), is only a few votes away from passing it. If you live in Illinois, after listening to this episode, call your state Senator and ask them to vote no to Senate Bill 9.
Resources
Podcast Episode: Hospice & Senate Bill 9 | Spotlight
Podcast Episode: Dr. Stephen Smart on Euthanasia | Spotlight
Podcast Episode: Dr. Benjamin German on Assisted Suicide | Spotlight
Article: 5 Reasons to Oppose Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide | EPC
Article: History of Euthanasia | National Library of Medicine
Article: Arguments for and Against Assisted Suicide | Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine
Article: Drug Cocktails for Euthanasia |USA Today
Article: No Such Thing As Painless Death | Journal of Law & The Biosciences
Article: The Push for Assisted Suicide | Illinois Family Institute
