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Matter of Opinion archive for June 26, 2008

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008

The Drive to Live

Got a link to a video of a man dying of ALS (Lou Gering's disease) who has spoken out against a proposed intiative in Washington state that would allow people with terminal illnesses to end their lives with prescription drugs. The initiative might be on…

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Our view: Guild vote good start

In today's editorial, we have commendations and concerns for the police ombudsman plan, which now goes to the City Council for consideration. Considering Spokane's history of failed police oversight plans, this is definitely a good start. We hope the Police Guild's excessive power in the…

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