September 24, 2025
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A Matter of Life and Death
Illinois is again at the center of a heated ethical, legal, and medical debate over medical aid in dying (MAID), under proposed legislation that would permit terminally ill adults to obtain lethal prescription medication under certain conditions. Proponents say it offers compassion and autonomy; opponents warn of possible abuse and moral hazard. I’m going to provide you with the pros and cons, as articulated by lawmakers and stakeholders, and let you decide.