The OFFICIAL Republican Party Platform Stance on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

With so much talk about the Terri Schiavo case, I thought it would be appropriate to call attention to a the first half of a paragraph in our 2004 Republican Party Platform, stating our official position on this matter:

“In signing the partial birth abortion ban, President Bush reminded us that “the most basic duty of government is to defend the life of the innocent. Every person, however frail or vulnerable, has a place and a purpose in this world.” We affirm the inherent dignity and worth of all people. We oppose the non-consensual withholding of care or treatment because of disability, age, or infirmity, just as we oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide, which especially endanger the poor and those on the margins of society.”

As our party opposes abortion, so must we too oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide, to protect the weak and defenseless of our society. These are matters that should be high on ALL Republicans’ priority lists.

(This selection can be found on page 84 under the section “Promoting a Culture of Life,” of the downloaded version of this document, which can be obtained from the Republican National Committee website.)