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To: jbe who wrote (15111)	11/18/1998 3:18:00 PM
From: Charles Hughes	Respond to of 67261

>> Of course, I assume that the Binding approach was diametrically opposed to the one that would be followed by a contemporary opponent of "assisted suicide". The former seeks to justify "mercy killing:" by linking it to "assisted suicide", while the latter (probably) seeks to discredit "assisted suicide" by linking it to "mercy killing". << You are correct. I was somewhat aware of this historical context but didn't take it into account in my statement. As you say, those now who attempt to confuse the two issues have different intents, prejudices and assumptions about acceptable measures from the originals. Really, all they have in common is that they represent the right wing of their times, and the prejudice itself. (my interpretation.) I stand corrected. Chaz