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Comment by Chrys Stevenson on December 21, 2009 at 5:57pm

I do hope if old George gets cancer, he'll be kind enough not to clog up our already overloaded hospital system but just rely on the power of prayer. How bloody irresponsible!

Comment by Russell Blackford on December 17, 2009 at 6:45pm

I enjoyed doing the program, and I reckon it could easily have been a 2-hour program with the talent that was there and the strong public response.

Comment by Chrys Stevenson on December 17, 2009 at 3:54pm

Nexus member, Russell Blackford, will be on Radio National's "Life Matters" programme this morning at 9am speaking about his book, "50 Voices of Disbelief". If you're listening online, remember that the programme is streamed at NSW time, so, in Queensland, for example it will be on just after 8am. It should be on radio at 9am everyone's local time, though.

Comment by Luke on December 15, 2009 at 6:30am

@Kristy Will do :)

Comment by Luke on December 15, 2009 at 6:30am

There's a ning group now. http://nocleanfeed.ning.com/

Comment by Chrys Stevenson on December 15, 2009 at 6:19am

Is anyone planning a march, Luke? I've never been in a protest march in my life, but I'd join one against this. Let us know if you hear about one.

Comment by Luke on December 15, 2009 at 6:04am

nocleanfeed petition signed :)

Comment by Chrys Stevenson on December 15, 2009 at 5:23am

See Russell Blackford's blog post on clean feed.

Comment by Chrys Stevenson on December 15, 2009 at 5:21am

Do you oppose censoring internet in Australia? Let Rudd know and sign the petition and let your contacts know about it. Over 30,000 signatures so far.

Comment by Jake Farr-Wharton on December 14, 2009 at 8:23pm

lobbying for euthanasia has to be the most important secular issue facing us at the moment.

As much as we like to bag religious programmes, the chaplaincy program helps kids who need attention or help and they do actually provide a useful service.
That said, Churches also provide a meaningful service to some parts of some communities. I don't believe that tax exemptions should be abolished, but I most certainly thing that should be reviewed. Tax exemption should only be awarded to those who can show that their community being enriched by their presence (in more than the etherial or spiritual or BS sense).
Equitable funding for state (or more specifically non-religious schools) should absolutely be reviewed. Private education should be accessible, and not just via the poor man's alternative - catholic schools.
Gay marriage and equality is still an issue, but this is absolutely gaining ground and momentum by its self.

My Grandfather passed away recently in a nursing home that he never wanted to be put in. He suffered for a year and a half with demensia after a stroke and was a vocal advocate for euthanasia. Strong regulations and a hearty beauracracy would ensure an equitable and humane euthanasia program that would all but abolish needless suffering for all involved (i.e. it is never just the patient, the extended family is also affected when a loved one deteriorates). We euthanaise our pets when their suffering is too great or the financial cost is too outrageous, humans should be allowed the same.

Peace

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