"Medical Assistance in Dying" (MAID) in Canada
Is medical assistance in dying, or MAID letting the government off the hook from providing what they should be providing? Should we respect people's choices on harm reduction grounds, even if those choices are severely constrained by an unjust social and political context? Should we give doctors this power over the mentally ill and disabled, given the racist and ableist nature of our crumbling health care system?\nGordon Katic debates this and more, with perspectives from either side.\xa0Professor Trudo Lemmens\xa0argues that MAID sends a disturbing message: disabled lives aren't worth living. Next,\xa0Dr. Derryk Smith\xa0(formerly of\xa0Dying with Dignity) says just the opposite:\xa0excluding\xa0certain people from this civil liberty is tantamount to stigmatization.\nSUPPORT THE SHOW\nYou can support the show for free by following or subscribing on\xa0Spotify,\xa0Apple Podcasts, or whichever app you use. This is the best way to help us out and it costs nothing so we\u2019d really appreciate you clicking that button.\nIf you want to do a little more we would love it if you chip in. You can find us on\xa0patreon.com/dartsandletters. Patrons get content early, and occasionally there\u2019s bonus material on there too.\nABOUT THE SHOW\nFor a full list of credits, contact information, and more,\xa0visit our about page.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\nSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law