WDWDA

Washington's Death with Dignity Act(WDWDA) is my new research topic. I have looked at the various views on death and suicide amongst the different religions. I don't feel like that information is as relevant as what is going in Washington. Martin Sheen is very outspoken against passing WDWDA while the ex-governor, suffering from Parkinson's is rallying the votes. I will keep the blog update with interesting articles I find. Here is a good one that is from May of 2007, although dated, it provides the facts:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/316298_gardner18.html

Results of recent polling show 57% in favor:
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/10/27/prsb1027.htm

A poll conducted Aug. 11 and 12, 2008, showed 51% of respondents were leaning toward supporting Initiative 1000, while 26% indicated they were leaning against it. Undecided voters made up 23%. The poll was sponsored by KING 5 and conducted by Survey USA. It included 1,000 adults and 718 likely voters.[24]

A statewide Elway Poll from early August indicated a higher level of undecided voters, with 39% of those polled saying they favor the measure and 26% opposing it.[24]


I will continue posting on this topic through out the thesis period.