Chad Frey

Chad Frey

  • Joined: September 29, 2023
  • Articles: 3410

Politicians versus your “end of life options”

For the second year in a row, Florida’s state legislature has an “end of life options” -- or “medical aid in dying” -- bill before it.SB 1642 / HB 561 would “allow” terminally ill patients, diagnosed as having less than six months to live, to “request” (and doctors to prescribe) medication to end their lives “peacefully” instead of waiting for the prognosis to run its course.Although this partial and minimal accommodation of patients’ rights should pass with a veto-proof majority faster than the TV cameras pan to Taylor Swift when Travis Kelce scores a touchdown, it’s probably deader than its beneficiaries will be in, say, six months.Since it’s unlikely to pass, and since nothing I write is likely to change that, I’d like to turn to a simpler question:Why do we tolerate politicians claiming that our lives belong to them and that whether, when, and how those lives end should be their decision rather than ours?Nature (and human nature) preclude, at least for the moment, the choice to live forever.

Events calendar

Feb. 10 10 a.m. to Noon — Second Saturday at the gallery, Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth. Themed make and take creations will be… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Library happenings

Newton Public Library720 N Oak StreetNewton, KS 67114(316) 283-2890fax: (316) 283-2916 www.newtonplks.orglibrary@newtonplks.orgLibrary Hours:Mon-Tues, Thurs: 9 a.m.

Awana hosts grand prix

Awana Grand Prix is a yearly event in which children and adults can design their own “Awana Cars” and race for the championship.The Awana Grand Prix resembles the Boy Scout Pinewood Derby, though is a function of the Awana program at Grace Community Church of Newton.

Handbell ensemble to offer concert this weekend

It wasn’t known at the time the date was set, but the Prairie Bronze Handbell Ensemble readily acknowledges that a concert on Superbowl Sunday with the Chiefs playing is not optimum.“Not great timing,” said Vada Snider, one of the ensemble’s organizers.They did, however, so some forethought as they worked the calendar for their “Cosmos and Creation” concert by setting a second date in March.“We’re doing the same concert on March 3 and it will be better prepared by then, so hoping that one will have good attendance,” Snider said.The first concert will be 3 p.m.

In Brief

Lecture series continues Bethel College’s Faculty Lecture Series continues Feb. 9 with Joel Boettger, assistant professor of music. These events take place in Kidron Hall… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close