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"Death is still an unpopular subject, despite public support for Terri Schiavo's right to die. But at least now doctors and hospitals urge us all to provide legal end-of-life do-not-resuscitate and no-heroic-measures directives. If you've ever been grateful that a loved one got you off the hook by "having it in writing," it's partly stubborn, crusading old Dr. Kevorkian you can thank."

With all due respect, Judi: b_ _ _ s _ _ _!

The movement to create durable powers of attorney, "do not resuscitate/no heroic measures" orders predates "Dr. Death" by many years and has a completely different impulse.

Despite initial light treatment and repeated warnings that the active assistance he was giving to his victims was unlawful, he defiantly persisted. Even he now admits that, on reflection, his actions were misguided. But adults are responsible for their actions. He was tried, convicted, and sentenced according to law and his conviction has been upheld on appeal.

He is exactly where he should be. If you can't do the time, don't do the crime.