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“Suicide Law Ruled Unconstitutional”

Georgia’s highest court has struck down a state law that made it a crime to publicly offer to help people commit suicide, ruling it violated the free speech protections under the Constitution….”The law was unique and I do think the decision was correct,” said Rita Marker, the executive director of the Patients Rights Council….”That said, it’s now open season on vulnerable people in Georgia.”

Wall Street Journal
“Suicide Law Ruled Unconstitutional”
February 7, 2012
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