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Assisted suicide advocate Kevorkian plans to run for Congress in Michigan
International Herald Tribune ^
| 3/12/08
Posted on 03/12/2008 9:05:46 AM PDT by Clint N. Suhks
PONTIAC, Michigan: A retired pathologist and assisted suicide advocate who claims to have helped at least 130 people die is planning to run for Congress.
Jack Kevorkian, who was known as "Dr Death" for allegedly assisting in the suicides, has been on parole since his release from prison last year after serving the minimum of a term for second-degree murder in one man's death.
Kevorkian, 79, said he plans to run without party affiliation for the 9th District seat in Michigan now held by Republican Joe Knollenberg, who is running for re-election, The Oakland Press reported Wednesday.
"We need some honesty and sincerity instead of corrupt government in Washington," Kevorkian said. He said he would say more about his candidacy next week.
The retired pathologist claims to have helped dozens of people kill themselves from 1990 until 1998 the year he was charged in the death of Thomas Youk, a 52-year-old man with Lou Gehrig's disease. Kevorkian has promised not to help in any other assisted suicides and could go back to prison if he did.
There was no immediate response Wednesday to a seeking comment from Kevorkian's attorney, Mayer Morganroth.
Kevorkian was released from prison in June after serving the minimum of his 10- to 25-year sentence for second-degree murder in Youk's death. He earned time off for good behavior and spent eight years and 2 1/2 months behind bars.
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To: Clint N. Suhks
I’d shoot myself before voting for him.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:07:26 AM PDT
by
jdm
(Contrary to popular belief, the search function works just fine.)
To: Clint N. Suhks
Jack, “ I promise a chicken in every... no sorry. I meant a suicide machine in every house.”
To: Clint N. Suhks
If “Dr Death” converts to being Muslim, he’s in.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:12:41 AM PDT
by
IrishMike
(I am not a Republican first. I am a conservative.)
To: jdm
That’s a good one.
Do you think they’ll call use “Dr. Death” on his name plates in the House meeting room and on his office door?
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:13:44 AM PDT
by
WayneS
(Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
To: Clint N. Suhks
I bet his fans are dying to vote for him.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:14:15 AM PDT
by
LottieDah
(Democrats and liberals never fail to disappoint.)
To: Jim Robinson; grellis; cripplecreek; Beagle8U; AuntB; fieldmarshaldj; AuH2ORepublican; Kuksool; ...
Considering what Democrats want to do with national security, Kevorkian’s candidacy is appropriate.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:14:24 AM PDT
by
Clintonfatigued
(You can't be serious about national security unless you're serious about border security)
To: Clint N. Suhks
A good thing. He’ll draw more Democrat than Republican votes.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:16:37 AM PDT
by
denydenydeny
(Expel the priest and you don't inaugurate the age of reason, you get the witch doctor--Paul Johnson)
To: Clint N. Suhks
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I'm coming for you, Senator Byrd.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:16:39 AM PDT
by
KarlInOhio
(Rattenschadenfreude: joy at a Democrat's pain, especially Hillary's pain caused by Obama.)
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What an idiot.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:17:57 AM PDT
by
grellis
(If the democrats want a re-vote, let THEM pay for it!!!)
To: KarlInOhio
That's just plain scary...
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:17:59 AM PDT
by
Clint N. Suhks
(Who would you rather appoint lifetime judges, Rodham Hussein Obillary or McQueeg?©®™)
To: Clint N. Suhks
Is he even eligible as a convicted felon?
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:18:31 AM PDT
by
ElkGroveDan
(When you choose the lesser of two evils, you still have evil.)
To: Clint N. Suhks
A pain-free way for Michigan to die.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:19:21 AM PDT
by
polymuser
(Those who believe in something eventually prevail over those who believe in nothing.)
To: polymuser
How appropriate...the verminous legislators slowly kill their constituents with higher taxes and fees. Kevorkian will charge the citizens a state fee plus their death estate taxes for doing the job quickly before they move to another state. Michigans finest at work for you.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:23:02 AM PDT
by
tflabo
(Truth or tyranny)
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:26:42 AM PDT
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Salvation
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Voting for this guy would be suicide! Oh, wait...nevermind.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:28:58 AM PDT
by
Clintonfatigued
(You can't be serious about national security unless you're serious about border security)
To: Clint N. Suhks
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03/12/2008 9:29:44 AM PDT
by
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:30:40 AM PDT
by
traviskicks
(http://www.neoperspectives.com/Ron_Paul_2008.htm)
To: Clint N. Suhks
Well, Michigan keeps electing Granholm, Stabenow and Levin. They must have a death wish.
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posted on
03/12/2008 9:36:22 AM PDT
by
Vigilanteman
((Are there any men left in Washington? Or are there only cowards? Ahmad Shah Massoud))
To: Clint N. Suhks
One of the left’s favorite people. Good chance he’ll get elected by the party of death.
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