In the wake of yesterday's Supreme Court decision upholding Oregon's assisted suicide law, legislation that would authorize physicians to help terminally ill patients take their own lives is under consideration in many states. But it looks as though there may be little will to fight this political battle among GOP leaders. Reaction to yesterday's decision was muted.
- see this article from The New York Sun
ALSO: People who believe we're about to enter a new era in which patients are allowed to make graceful exits don't understand the political realities involved, argues The New York Times. Article