(CNN) – Jack Kevorkian, the assisted suicide advocate currently on parole from prison, is planning a run for Congress, a Detroit newspaper reported Wednesday.
According to the Oakland Press, Kevorkian is planning to mount an independent bid in Michigan's 9th District seat currently occupied by Republican Joe Knollenberg.
"We need some honesty and sincerity instead of corrupt government in Washington," Kevorkian told the paper. He also said his plans are in the "formative stage" and he would make a formal announcement next week.
Nate Bailey, a spokesman for Knollenberg, told CNN "the congressman is working on turning Michigan’s economy around and bringing jobs to Oakland County...He’s focused on working for the people of Oakland County, not on politics."
The one-time pathologist needs to gather 3,000 signatures in order to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate.
Kevorkian has said he has helped well over 100 people die during the 1990s. In 1998, he was formally convicted on second degree homicide for assisting in the death of Thomas Youk, who suffered from Lou Gehrig's disease.
He was released from prison on parole in June.
Oakland County Prosecutor Dave Gorcyca, who was responsible for sending Kevorkian to jail, told the paper he thinks the candidacy is merely a "publicity stunt."
CNN has been unable to get a comment from Kevorkian.
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Is this a joke?
Make McCain your running mate.
I would vote for Kevorkian before OBAMA so go ahead and run, if HILLARY is off the ticket many will go over to him before OBAMA. If NOT we will go to the MCCAIN TRAIN.
OBAMA is not an option!
If I were one of his political opponents, I would be REALLY careful about being caught alone with him.
I'd vote for him in a second. Way to go Jack..!
I thought a convicted felon couldn't vote let alone run for office.
Isn't 2nd degree homicide a felony?
This guy would 'kill em' at the polls!!!
Seriously... he will rack up numbers to die for when the votes are counted.
I hope he knows he can't vote for himself!!!! Maybe Obama can help him get elected.... That would be some real change in Washington right...
I can't decide if this is awesome... or crazy... either way I wanna see what happens!
To destroy who's vote?????????????
Oh, Great, from Prison to the White House Congress.
The Republican party? Oh, my gosh another egotistical
asinine in Congress.
Vote Democrat if you want to keep your entitilements, your
job, your minimum wage, your Medicaid, Medicare.
Mr, Republican Pres. runner. is using our tax money for
a trip with trader Lieberman and Linsay Graham, to fly
about the country. Their destinations are London, Paris,
and Jeruselem. Folks, he said he would not be going
to Iraq..............because he did not want the security to
quard him, when they should be guarding our people.
Yes, but poor, poor excuse.
OBAMA 2008 From Professional Retired w/woman for
Obama from DAY 1.
Can he even vote?
Can he run with a criminal record?
wouldn't that make him a felon?
is there any law that says felons can't run for an office?
The new Surgeon General for Hillary's Universal Health Plan.
ohhhhhhhh my, well this is a democracy........................
Go for it Doc. People should have the right to determine how and when they will die without the naysaying of a bunch of misguided, but well meaning moralists. I guess they would rather prolong a life lived in pain than going on to heaven Go figure.
I wouldn't consider voting for him, but then the same goes for Hillary or Ferraro.
Please let us know when/if the petition campaign begins. Will you have to be a resident of Michigan to sign?
This is a joke, right?...The guy looks older than McCain – and that's the least of the counts against him...Whether you agree with his philosophy or not, he's been convicted for murder...Don't we have enough law breakers in politics?...Now we're taking recruits?
Is he promising "HOPE", or "CHANGE"
"YES WE CAN"!
I thought convicted felons couldn't vote or hold office??? Might want to check that out.
Go, Jack, Go! If you were in our state, we'd support you all the way. We see you as a hero!
How can he run for office if he served jail time? Did not think one would be able to. Just the same as a person has to be natural born citizen to run for office. ??
Whose going to reject and denounce his endorsement. Maybe he could be the next superdelegate.
Great idea register as a democrat join the Clinton campaign and pronounce it as dead.
What the heck, if Bill Clinton can get elected to the position of Governor and later President after receiveing a presidential pardon for a felony and Marrion Barry can get re-elected once released from jail why shouldn't Kevorkian run?
We already have a DR. Death from ILLINOIS. He's running for President. He wants to pull out of Iraq in 16 months win or lose. We have had 4000 men and women to die in Iraq, for what? So we can say sorry, our President was wrong to ever go there in the first place. Obama never voted for the war, so we are very sorry for the mess we made, your on your own. So, we don't need another one from Michigan, thank you very much.
I got a great campaign slogan for him.....
"Vote for me and I'll let you live!"
Clinton/Kevorkian '08!
Hey I love the Dr.,wish I could vote for him.
Look it's hillary's vice president lol
They shoot horses don't they?
I don't know much about his agenda but he probably has some good ideas on how to cut social security and medicaid costs.
as a felon can he run?
I didn't think that convicted for second degree homicide could run for congress. Aside from that, I think he would probably be a much better representative of my views than the current republican incumbent. Of coure, I don't live in Michigan so I guess I have no say in that.
People are dying to vote for him.
This is awesome.
Aside from what the good people of Michigan decide to do with this one, can a convicted felon be a representative in congress?
Hey if nothing else they (hollywood) can make a new movie "Dr. Death goes to Washington"
He has my vote.
We would he he did to any animal that was suffering. I have never spoken to someone who said that they would want to kept alive while in pain with no hope but death.
What a waste of tax payer money to put him in prison.
A guy that helped people kill themselves has a SERIOUS bid for congress.
Ha, ha, ha. Psh.
That's one scarey Mr Rogers.
His congressional bid really is in make believe land.
I hope he wins
i guess if his campaign doesn't generate the steam it needs, he could always...(help me – i don't want to)... pull ... (type this – oh god – i can't stop myself)... the... (noooooo)... PLUG.
here all week.
How can a convicted felon run for office? I didn't think convicted murderers could hold political office...
I'd vote for the guy or sign his petition. He is an angel of mercy for those in dire straits, not the evil person so many perceive him to be. For those who would like to see him imprisoned hear this; wait until the time comes when you or one of your loved ones are in total agony 24 hours a day. Then we'll see about what's right and what's wrong.
Good for him. He will bring a different perspective to the health care debate. That while we should have healthcare available for everyone, we should respect individuals and their families to make decisions on how to use the treatments available, and what treatments they want to decline. He will help us consider the dignity of the very elderly, or those like Terri Shciavo. Whether to encourage or insist that patients receive futile treatments, or whether to allow the terminallly ill or very elderly people to die with grace and dignity if they so choose.
hey a good running mate for hillary's independent run for presidency after the primary!
Wow! Is he still even alive? Well, you know there's always room for one more criminal in Congress. And considering his "specialty," he might be able to do alot of good there...
I would vote for him. There are few people in society that I have such a high level of respect for as I do for Jack Kevorkian.
I would love to hear his health care plan!!!
I can't wait until we start seeing his first tv ads..." I'm Jack Kevorkian and I approve this message." The republicans are going to have a field day.
Corrupt government?
He was imprisoned for no good reason.
If a man or woman wishes to end their own life due to pain, it is his or her own decision, and if they wish to have someone aid and guide them thru it...
...BY GOD THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO DO THAT, AND NO PSEUDO PREACHER HAS THE RIGHT TO DENY THEM THAT RIGHT.
Maybe he can run as Hillary's VP....
You've got to be kidding me
This guy kills me.
But hey, he's a "change" candidate, so he should do well with the media.
He'd make a better and more honest congressman than most that are there now. Good luck Jack!
I know Michiganders do some crazy things but a convicted murderous felon thinking he could become a Congressman takes the cake.
This should bring out the right wing nut bags.There is to much money to be made keeping people alive that should have the option of checking out.
Although its a nice thought to have an honest Senator they don't accept anyone with a felony record. "Nice try Jack"
Why not? Couldn't get much worse...
CAn a convicted felon run for office?
I can't wait to see his health care plan.
I wish Dr. Kevorkian lived in Arizona; I'd vote for him. And what a concept...honesty and sincerity in Goverment...something it's poorly lacking now!
This is one Michigander who wishes she could vote for Jack. I think he was wrongly put in prison and he's right: we need new people in politics who can make some necessary changes.
I THINK HE SHOULD BE DENIED FOOD AND WATER .
This could be a good choice for Hillarys VP, now that Spitzer is not available
"We need some honesty and sincerity instead of corrupt government in Washington," -Kevorkian
A physician who failed to uphold his Hippocratic oath to "First do no harm" doesn't have a lot of room to make that statement.
Obviously his integrity is based entirely on situational ethics.
...the last thing we need in Washington.
You goota be kidding me!!!!
wow.
Just wow.
The Oakland Press is not a Detroit newspaper. It's a metro Detroit newspaper (outside of Detroit in Oakland County) stationed in Pontiac, Mich. I thought CNN journalists were suppose to be AP Style specialists. Guess not...
Maybe he could be Obama's running mate!!!
I know a convicted felon can't vote. So, how can Jack Kevorkian run for office? If elected, which is highly unlikely, he would end up voting on state and federal issues. He can't vote, so he can't run for office!
I thought the road to the White House was through OHIO (and TX as the firewall), what happened here? Just a foolish thought. I guess the OHIO people are now irrelevant!! By June, the PA people will equally be irrelevant; it would be FL or MI. Aren't we tired of using and abusing people for political gains in this nation?
For Catholics, I urge you not only to contribute money, but to say a decade of the Rosary for the anointment of a decent and God-fearing man, such as Obama, to regain the White House. We are a nation of rules and laws, including our basic moral virtues.
Thanks Jack maybe now we can get something done in Congress.
I thought he was dead.
Ironically, any Congressman lining themselves up with him would be commiting political suicide.
I'd vote for him!
Can a person who is actively on parole hold public office? I guess it doesn't matter really. The man has no chance of winning an election.
I think he could help 100's of people in the current administration who suffer from G. Bush's desease.
I didn't think an ex-con could run for office?
Seeing as how this is Michigan, the place where the people of Detroit voted Kwame Kilpatrick back into office and still have not forced him to resign after he has committed perjury and stolen hundreds of thousands of taxpayers dollars, there are going to be more than a few morons who vote for this guy....
The prosecutor believes this to be a publicity stunt, however, couldn't the same have been said about the prosecutor and his initial prosecution of Dr. Kevorkian?
Good i am for you your for change, sound like obama
I will support you Jack you are a good man
You got my vote.
Now I have seen everything...
Oh my goodness. Maybe he could have gotten some signatures from those he aided. If they were alive today, that is, LOL.
Quick Question...I know that second degree murder is a felony and in most states felons cannot vote, but I did not know that they were allowed to run for office. Is it ok as long as they do not vote for themselves?
This would be the perfect VP candidate for Hillary Clinton.
Hilliary ran, why can't he.
And he will probably win since there are more people in our prison system, his buddies, than out in the free world... plain dumb!
Good grief, first Nader, now this.
Good he can Run as Hillary's VP!!!! that is the whole package!!! Remember the suicides arround the Clintons?????
ROFLMAO! You guys kill me!!!11!!one! LOL
Dr. Jack would be a perfect addition to the Clinton campaign, since it is near the end anyway and needs to die a death with dignity very soon.
Dear Dr. Death,
You have the freedom and right to contest elections. And I am sure there are lots of people suffering and may want to end their lives but since you can't give them a life, you do not have right to take away their life. Hope you realize this someday.
Heh, this guy kills me!
Is he still alive?
Knollenberg is working on turning Michigan's economy around? Where are the Jobs in Oakland county or any other county in Michigan?
New blood in the seat that's stale might be good.
I'd vote for him and send him out on a mission.
Don't we have enough problems with politicians? Do we really need a representative that would happily help to kill us?
IF A CONVICTED FELON, CAN HE EVEN VOTE FOR HIMSELF???
Here is the perfect running mate for Senator Clinton. Standing beside Dr. Death, she will appear softer, warmer, and more empathetic. Yet at the same time, he will give credence to those "if looks could kill" staredowns of her political opponents. Remember, Norris and Stallone only pretended to kill people on television; this guy's got the experience you need when rich Uncle Fred hears the telephone ringing at 3 a.m.
Usually they go from congress to prison, this must be a very unusual step to come from prison and on to congress. Has that ever happened before?
Good for him He would be a good person to have come in and kill off the state of politics as it is today.
GO JACK!!!!!!!!! I think this is great. Here is a man who has been rediculed for nothing his medical entire career. Why do animals have more rights than humans anyway? If I lived in MI he would have my signature and vote!
Sounds fair enough to me, look at the idiots in Congress now – Could he be much worse?
Mr Cafferty
why can't you people see what the hell Barack Obama reallystands for he is not what he portrays to be he has flip flop and noone is even paying any mind to it anyway i'm for Hellary all the way
America,
The best health care in the world (according to most Republicans). I wonder what Michael Moore thinks about this? He's A Michigan resident.
The only running he needs to do is out of a door................
That is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good for you Jack, I hope you succeed. We need more people like him.
Kevorkian came to my school, UF, to speak. We paid him over 50,000 dollars. He's a loony. That was the biggest waste of money every.
I'd vote for him.
hE LOOKS SHOCKED BY IT TOO ...LOL!
Hillary's VP !!!!!
They make a perfect match!!!!
If Hillary is successful in her underhanded tactics....I would like Kevorkian to be her VP....and practice his craft
Just what the world needs.
Is this how corrupt our government has become? We're now considering letting a convicted murder run for public office. The man should be put away for life or even given the death penalry for the lives he took.
I live in Dallas; sure wish I could vote to support Dr Kevorkian.
Can he even run because of his conviction?
From "Dr. Death" to "Dr. Democracy". He should be able to find a host of new clients among the tottering, sickly old geezers in Congress. Good luck, Jack!!
I'd vote for him if I lived in his district.
...theres got to be some sort of stipulation against him, though, seeing as he is still on parole.
And they say Mccains too old
We don't need another Bush, thanks.
Maybe he can euthanize some republicans and make the nation a better place.
Go Hillary!
OMG!!!! Just when I thought the political arena could not sink any lower than the Clinton campaign!!!!!!!!!
I'd vote for him. He's a true humanitarian. The government should not control a person's individual right to life and death.
He sounds like the perfect VP for Clinton
This just goes to prove that any Tom, Dick or Harry can run for office
""...the [Republican] congressman is working on turning Michigan’s economy around and bringing jobs to Oakland County..."
Geez, and after he worked SO hard at destroying the economy and driving jobs away...
Kevorkian/Clinton
That would be a good one!
Good for him. I hope he gets it.
Jack couldn't be any worse than some of the rest of those in our government. At least, at this point in time. Aren't the ones there already trying to kill the American people? And our dreams?
I just want to better understand something.
Jack Kevorkian was released early from prison citing ailing health, yet he is healthy enough to announce a bid for Congress?
That seems incredible inconsistent with the statement,
""We need some honesty and sincerity instead of corrupt government in Washington," Kevorkian told the paper. "
Please let me know what you think so that I do not have the wrong impression about Dr. Kevorkian.
BLUVS
Why not....he knows all about healthcare.
He would fit in well with all the murdering Warmongers.
Haha, I'm curious to see the outcome of this one.
riiiiight
You have got to be kidding....isn't he as old as John McCain!
he's gonna kill the competition
How can a convicted FELON run for public office?
I'm pleasantly surprised by the announcement. "Dr. Death" expects to breathe new life to Detroit for a financial rescussitation. In light of the political malaise brought about by Detroit's present mayor (Kwame Fitzpatrick) the region would surely benefit from a known figure who accepts responsibility for his actions.
Well although it may be admirable and selfless, how can a convicted felon hold a policital office, the last time I looked they could not even register to vote, therefore can even sign an election petition let alone hold an office.
probably one of THE best places to practice his style of medicine....in washington....government's already IN a coma...what harm can it do?
scott
At least we could trust Kevorkian...
YAP !
AND THATS WHAT WE NEEDED AFTER BUSH.
How can Jack Kevorkian be elected to office if he has been convicted of second degree homicide, which is a felony?
Is this possible?
He served time for 2nd Degree Murder. I would think that's a felony. Can a convicted felon run for elective office?
Why is this felon going run for office? isn't that illegal,
I just want to better understand something.
Jack Kevorkian was released early from prison citing ailing health, yet he is healthy enough to announce a bid for Congress?
That seems incredibly inconsistent with the statement,
""We need some honesty and sincerity instead of corrupt government in Washington," Kevorkian told the paper. "
Please let me know what you think so that I do not have the wrong impression about Dr. Kevorkian.
BLUVS
I'd say this candidacy has to be "dead in the water".
It is a sad day in America when a convicted murder who has served prison time and is still on parole has the gaul to put his name on the roll to run for any public office (even as dog catcher).
The fact that he feels comfortable enough to do this says something about the ethics and morality of America.
I wish him the best of luck and hope he wins and is able to convince those AMA clowns in Washington that our lives belong to us, not the government or the AMA. We should be able to decide for ourselves and not have some profit-seeking medical group make our decisions for us with the help of those paid Washington buffoons.
Vote or die!
I'm willing to sign the petition. Too bad I don't live in Oakland County. Go Jack!!!!
I understand that folks are just dying to vote for him.
If I were a Michigan resident I would definitely vote for him!!!!!!!! Maybe he could open some minds out there!!! We as a country has got to get out of the Middle Ages and start opening our minds on certain taboos!!!
sounds like the perfect addition to the clinton campaign actually.
Sounds like the perfect Clinton supporter. Hillary should be proud.
I'm pretty sure he's got Kurt Vonnegut's endorsement.
We already have a DR. Death from ILLINOIS. He's running for President. He wants to pull out of Iraq in 16 months win or lose. We have had 4000 men and women to die in Iraq, for what? So we can say sorry, our President was wrong to ever go there in the first place. Obama never voted for the war, so we are very sorry for the mess we made, your on your own. So, we don't need another one from Michigan, thank you very much
Now that's a killer!
Gotta love the genius who posted this one below, what a credit to his parents:
stuart_zechman March 12th, 2008 3:32 pm ET
Maybe he can euthanize some republicans and make the nation a better place.
Go Hillary!
Why are my comments always waiting moderation?...I can't believe you don't publish when I see some of the absolute nonsense you do publish.
Maybe the good doctor can help put a few congressmen out of their misery. Talk about CHANGE in government.
Why are people picking on Jack, as far as I'm concerned he did nothing wrong, and the right wing wacos put him in jail for easing somebody's pain.
If the time comes, and I hope that it never does, that I am terminaly ill and in a lot of pain I hope there is a guy like Jack that will help me die with dignity.
Go Jack, I'd vote for you.
Jack would probably fit right in.
Funny.
I asked for Jack a couple weeks ago and my e-mail was censored.
Can he be John McCain's running mate? That's where we need him.
Yea! Finally a level headed honest man running for Congress. He should never have been in jail in the first place!
Well, he'll definitely get the pro-abortion votes!
Why not Obama is running for President. Could this be any worse?
To Voter For Truth: Yeah, isn't that weird? From prison to White House Congress - usually it's the other way around! Go Obama!!
At least this guy is honest. I think there is noting wrong with what he does. How would you like to be in a serious amount of pain and know that you are going to die, but you have to wait it out. In this day and age it crazy that people don't get to chose when they want to die and how. I am sure if you were in their shoes you would feel differently. How about go work in hospice for a few days and see how those people feel. It's a shame there are still so many ignorant people on this planet.
I would vote for him in two seconds, at least he is honest. 99% of our politicans are more shady than a tree.
Another sociopath in the Congress!! not bad.
I can imagine a role for Jack Kevorkian in Congress - Where do we need euthanasia more than in our legislature?
yeah he can be McCain's running mate
I think that he should run for congress, along with Ralph Nader. How could politics get any worse? Kevorkian and Nader would probably be the only up front people in congress. He has my vote.
I think that Kevorkian should run for congress. He would be the only up front person in congress. However, he would probably be run out like Spitzer just was. Believe me, that was a real railroading there, if there ever was one.
Sure why not. Let the voters in Michigan decide whether they want him as a representative or not.
how stupid is this. he can't run. he has a criminal record. end of story. and you smart college kids are going to support him. get a life!
Looks like Kevorkian's congressional bid is on life support. On the other hand, perhaps with his expertise he can serve his country well as a Member of Congress.
go jack! i would vote for you if i could! this is great news!
at least we know what he is about
Considering the band of crooks, liars, and sexual deviants who already inhabit Washington, I think Mr. Kavorkian will do just fine.
At least "Dr. Death" has been known to tell the truth once in awhile...
Hahah, half of you people seem to think he's running for president. Do you even know how to read?
He has helped people see the LIGHT and wants CHANGE. YES HE CAN! Obama/Jack 08!
Amazing...the readers here are unable to grasp the concept of somebody running for political office other than the presidency.
BONNIE
Please tell me just what other crazy things those Michiganders do.
K E V O R K I A N, NOW GOING FROM HOSPITALS TO POLITICS, IN FULL EXERCISE OF HIS RESOURCES, SHOULD ADVISE H I L L A R Y HOW TO BRING TO A PEACEFUL AND RAPID END HER PATIENT, MEANING HER CAMPAIGN.
TOM
How old is Jack anyway? He should just be happy if he can live long enough to get 3,000 votes. Better check the names on those ballots, some could be old patients of his.
Oh good! Dr. Kevorkian is running for Congress! He'll be sure to bring in the homicide vote. What's so bad about a psychopathic doctor in Congress? It worked so well for Bill Frist!
It is NOT against the law for felons to run for office, nor is it illegal in all states for felons to vote, sorry guys that is the way of the world, the Constitution said nothing on this subject.
As for the man himself, there are those that feel the sanctity of life is something that should be controlled by society and those that feel it should be controlled by individuals. I agree that the sanctity of life (in a general sense) is societies business but the sanctity of MY life is MY decision and if I wish to end it for what ever reason I should ahve that option. remember a few years ago in most states you could get a life prison term for attempting suicide his actions are one of the things that changed that, I respect the man and have signed his petition
Convicted felons may run for Congress. Though some states have laws prohibiting felons from running for political office, those restrictions can only apply to state and local candidates. The Supreme Court has ruled that the U.S. Constitution’s list of qualifications for Congressional candidates is exhaustive. States may not add to it.
The sole requirements to run for a U.S. House seat are:
1. Be at least 25 years old.
2. Have been a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years.
3. At the time of your election, be an inhabitant of the state from which you are elected.
Shouldn't he run as a Republican? Vote for me or die!
So... I'm guessing he's pro-choice then??
Too bad he's not running in Chicago; they let dead people vote there!
Someone give him back his meds.
can a felon run for public office?
Run-Jack-Run. I've been out of work for a while, but, where can I send him a couple of bucks for his campaign? Like of the separation of church and state, I feel that NO ONE should tell me when I'm ready to die. I tell me! I make that choice. Fate can also make this choice for me. Not the government. If they believe in God so much, why don't they make sure that people that are in pain with crappy or no health care at all, get help to lessen their pain? But they are going to tell me I can't do "Jack"? Punn intended.
So now we have political suicide
I think he should resume his medical practice.
A suggestion for his first patient: Some woman named, Hillary. After all, her campaign is already Dead on Arrival.
As if Washington wasn't strange enough already.
I think that they were wrong for putting him in Jail. If I had a sickness where I wasn't gonna live long and was suffering, I would call for Jack.
He would definatel;y get my vote.
How is this even possible? You mean to tell me that you can be elected to Congress with a felony on your record but you possibly can't become a police officer with a misdemeanor DUI on your record? This country has some major issues and fuziness about what is and is not allowed. It's pathetic that it really all boils down to money. We supposedly decide who we want to be the next President. That is completely incorrect...the candidates with the most money and pull from big businesses and government officials are the ones who get elected. This country is going to hell in a hand bag...from the rising costs of every thing, to other countries hating us, to school and mall shootings. I need to seriously pack up and move to somewhere like Switzerland. It's sad that kids have to be raised during these times.
I understand Pro-Choice and Pro-Life but what will Jack put on his bumper sticker? Maybe he can get the seat by not sleeping around in airport bathrooms or fancy hotels. I'd vote for you jack I'll call it 'Pro- nothing else is working so why not.'
Terri:
Kevorkian is running for CONGRESS, not the presidency. Your inability to process the basic facts of even this story is indicative of persons like yourself blindly following Hillary. Perhaps it is time to engage your brain and re-evaluate your choices regarding who you would like to select as president of our country.
Obama 2008! Let's stop apologizing to the world for being Americans!
(1) Shouldn't anybody have the right to stand, after they've served their time, and then the people decide for themselves if they want to vote for that person or not. Isn't that in the spirit of democracy?
(2) It's not as though the justice system is perfect (nobody's system is perfect). Think OJ. OJ could stand if he wanted.
(3) Helping someone with Lou Gehrig's disease ease their way out of their misery is legal in some other countries, you know.
Fits right in with the Dems "Pro-Choice" platform.......
For those that feel that the government should choose when you should die, that's okay -for you. How about making it where, if you have a terminal illness and in pain but mentally alert, you can choose to suffer but I can choose to call it a life. I went to the hospital in 1996 or a simple gallbladder operation. The doctor screwed up somewhere. When I came to, I was in so much pain I was praying for death and the morphine did absolutely nothing! Thirteen days later the torture was partially over. I went home with a collapsed lung and in a lot of pain until it subsided weeks later. You may say that I'm alive today because I didn't do a "Kevorkian", but, with the pain I endured, I would vote against any law that would make a human being suffer such torture during a terminal illness because the government knows best. Right.
GOOD FOR HIM. 24/7 PAIN IS NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY AND HE HAS HELPED RELEAVE SOME OF THAT. HOPEFULLY THE NEXT PRESIDENT CAN ALSO HELP RELEAVE SOME AS WELL.
Yup!!!
He's obviously gonna bring CHANGE to the country.
This is clearly an example of what we all are missing.
The real question is NOT who's gonna bring CHANGE to the country (becauce anyone who is not following Bush is a change agent).
The REAL question is CHANGE TO WHAT?
DO WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE GONNA CHANGE TO?
OR ARE WE ALL JUST CRAZY PEOPLE WHO SHOUT "CHANGE!" BUT REALLY HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THE DIRECTION?
There are so many Americans that agree a person has the right
to terminate their own life, particularly when the alternative is
and Kervorkian was a saint to help them
end their pain. It was sad he was convicted and sent to jail.
I'd vote for him in a heartbeat to
There are so many Americans that agree a person has the right
to terminate their own life, particularly when the alternative is
a slow and painfull "natural" death by incurable disease.
Kervorkian was a saint to help them end their pain.
It was sad he was convicted and sent to jail.
I'd vote for him in a heartbeat to send him to congress and change that law.
All you bashers, at least he had the guts to do what he believed in instead of crying and waiting for someone else to do something.
This is old news for us folks here in Michigan.He was talking about that when he was in Prison.At least he is a better candidate than Spitzer.While we are at it I believe WWE wrestling star,s KANE and THE UNDERTAKER should run for congress.How about folks, anyone agree with me on this one?
I'd probably vote for him. He's a progressive thinker, a little ahead of our times.
To answer a lot of people's question about candidate disenfranchisment laws, most states don't allow convicted felons to hold a state office, but the federal government, with rulings by the Supreme Court, upholds the right of most citizens to run for a federal office.
He only helped those decrepid old people who were going to die anyway, he just saved them and their families lots of money...money that was being sucked out 'em quicker than they could die. He was helping, dammit.
Ha ha ha!
People, people, people, don't strain the brain over the misbehavior of the lost leaders of who place disenfranchise their voters, the Primarycontest will be over before Florida and Michigan.
And guess who the winner will be, not the 'inevitable candidate' but the reputable candidate? lol
I don't think Bush would allow it. He wouldn't want anyone showing him up.
Has Bush asked him to help him out at the end of his political career?
Kevorkian rules. As someone who spent two years caring for a loved one that died of ALS (Lou Gerigh's Desease), I think all Kevorkian has ever done is spare people pain most of know nothing of. So, go Jack, you have my vote in spirit since I don't live in Detroit.
But, I am in Florida so it's sort of like the same right now!
do you people even read? he's not running for president. and could you skew your bias a bit? you'd honestly vote in a murderer over a democrat? wow.
QUOTE – Go for it Doc. People should have the right to determine how and when they will die without the naysaying of a bunch of misguided, but well meaning moralists. I guess they would rather prolong a life lived in pain than going on to heaven Go figure.
uhhh...doesn't suicide contradict your whole heaven argument?
People should have a right to die... Maybe the issue can get addressed again since it's a topic that for some reason scares americans...
You are kidding?
Kevorkian for Pres. 2012!!! Let's make it happen!!!!!
There we go! Anyone but Obama!
Im a convicted Felon, and have been for years and I vote all the time! Oh and so is Dog The Bounty Hunter so there!
Good call! They are all criminals anyway.
Jack is NOT a murderer and would probably be a lot more honest and public service-minded than anyone else.
big corporates, especially pharmaceuticals and medical insurance companies, kill unknown number of people every day through their morally bankrupt policies and practices. they may be legal but none the less absolutely immoral.
go tell them on the mountain, jack! go get them all!
to bad he is running for congress not president terry, u ignorant fool.
What's his position on youth in asia?
Obama's running mate............................................
Umm...isn't he dying of liver disease? Didn't he get out of jail early because he was dying?!?! Will he live long enough to even run for office?
What a publicity stunt....
Can't wait to see what Leno does with this tonight . . . .
Being the daughter of not one, but two parents who very, very slowly died of cancer, I can only admire and thank Jack Kevorkian for his self-less service to those he helped to end their horrible suffering. I just wish there will be one like one like him when it's my turn.
I hope none of those who insist on deciding someone else's fate ever have to pray for death, as my mother did for 3 years.
Michigan is cursed!
I think we are located on ancient native burial grounds. (actually, when I think of it...we are...)
I love Dr. Kevorkian, his point is we decide our own quality of life. If you are a religous person, then there is another level there. The man may have ben convicted of murder, but everyone knows that was not the case. I don't want anyone but me to determine what my quality of life is. God loves you Jack
Oh my goodness the Dr. who is out on parole wants to be in our Congress. That does not sound very logical, but this country is full of nuts in our government so why not give him a try.
This has got to be a joke. It just shows that anyone can run for office, now let's see how stupid our nation is on the whole by who they choose to represent them. I'm beyond fed up with politics.
Great go visit nancy p. harry r. and the gang.
If you run for congress in my district, I'll vote for you. After a long month stay in the hospital. you give me an option.
I'M SCARED, HE'S GOT MY VOTE. HE'LL BE A KILLER CAMPAGINER. I'M SURE HE WILL DEBATE THE OTHER PEOPLE TO DEATH.
Amazing that you can't vote if a convicted felon – but you can run for office and make the laws. Of course we remember DC Mayor caught smoking crack with prostitutes – and he got re-elected!
There should be a law against criminals being elected officials – but then we would have to replace 90% of congress!
DR. DEATH WOULDN'T BE WHERE HE IS IF HE WASN'T A KILLER. IF HE WAS A NORMAL WHITE GUY WOULD WE BE TALKING ABOUT HIM. JUST TRYING TO SOUND STUPID LIKE FERRARO.
It is time he helps the Congress with his specialty.
He'll make a killing at the polls.
As it is right no I think that murder in Detroit is probably at a very high level . So if he takes office it probably won't be noticed if the death rate goes up. So what's the problem.
I applaude the Doctor!! Have you ever watched someone you love die inch by inch? Their body struggling for breath then becoming comatos for days? If you have, I can't imagine how you consider Dr. Kevorkian a murderer. If I could have had my mother die peacefully as she slept it would have been a no brainer. But, all my brother & sister & I could do was watch painfully as the woman who gave us life slip away with agonizing gulps of air.
How many people are out there at this very minute waiting to end the inevitable on their terms with dignity? Don't think of Dr. K as a murderer, but as a realist with the humane alternative to death.
. . . .McCain / Kevorkian 08.
Thats great but can he legally hold a public office? I now in MN if you spend 101 days in jail at one time you are unable to hold a office. (we sent a city counsilman there a couple years back and thats why they gave him that sentence, 100 days he still could of held one in the future
I'd vote for Kevorkian over ANY Republican. You know where he stands. You know who he is. He doesn't lie. He doesn't steal. He's not a closeted homosexual. He didn't vote for the war. He doesn't support Bush. He isn't a millionaire. He never pushe for earmarks. He didn't gie us a $10 trillion deficit. He didn't send our economy into the toilet. He hasn't made our dollar worth less than the Canadian loonie. And the fact that he has been to prison only makes him more honest than your average Republican. Go for it, Jack! You're a better candidate than anythign the GOP has to offer!
At least he follows through on his promises!
Since a few people have asked about whether he can run for office, I thought I might check the Michigan and US constitutions. I only briefly scanned the constitutions, so I may get some things wrong, but on the whole I think I'm right.
Funny thing- he cant vote for himself. The MI constitution bans him from voting, and the US constitution states the States regulate how voting is done in their State.
MI does prevent people from running who have been convicted of a felony involving a "breach of public trust," but is what he did qualify? Plus, this involves the MI State legislature only, not the US Congress.
The US constitution also does not require a criminal background check to be elected; you just need to be atleast a certain age, US citizen for so many years, and live in the district which you are running in.
The only clause related to preventing people from being in Congress is the 14th amendment which prevents ex-confederates from serving if they had previously served in Congress, although this can be waived by 2/3 vote. And altough he looks plenty old, I doubt he fought in the civil war.
In other words- he can run and allow us many more months of humor in an election turnign downright humorless.
let him run, no one will vote for a convicted criminal who's name sounds like a mad scientist in a mary shelly novel anyway.
Nothing wrong with him running. After all, we have a major criminal running for President: Hillary Clinton. She's probably had so many people killed who were perfectly healthy.
"Terri Patanus March 12th, 2008 1:58 pm ET
I would vote for Kevorkian before OBAMA so go ahead and run, if HILLARY is off the ticket many will go over to him before OBAMA. If NOT we will go to the MCCAIN TRAIN.
OBAMA is not an option!"
I'd say the last four letters of your last name pretty much sum up where your brain is located. You are a complete idiot.
If we can vote George W Bush to be our President, we sure can vote for Kevorkian to be our congressman.
Hillary's VP. Hmmmm now that just cracks me up. LOL.
He should have run with Huckabee and put Huck's campaign out of our mystery a lot sooner.
Oh come on Jack,you're killing me.
Kevorkian loves the spotlight. Now, on to something of higher value...
Michigan revotes:
One good thing about the Michigan ballots was that they were paper form. Now – get to counting, if "they" intend to make this revote thing reality. Reason being, only those people who voted Democratic should be allowed to vote again. Otherwise, what's stopping any Republican turncoats from biasing the election in favor of Clinton?
Any chances of a revote in either Florida or Michigan is looking very grim.
Sorry Jack, but I had to post here, there are no other posts open.
auch!
You can run for office with a felony conviction, but usually, the felony conviction comes after being elected. He will just be ahead of the curve.
The man is a disgrace. He MURDERED people. He should be in jail, not Congress. Though, I guess the residents of both are similar.
You gotta love this country!!!!
another unusual one. How is possible to let people like this to even think about it? Where is the common sense? How person like this can serve the public? maybe he needs more to help to go...............?
this guy brings the "vote or die" phrase home. I bet p-diddy will be jelous.
now, everyone will be roaring into the high positions, White House. Maybe we will see more of unusual candidates?
Out of desperation, and frustration with these crazy elections I dream,
I wish there would be the right genius who will put this country in peace and prosperity. And everyone would want this person to be the leader. Where is this person? No fights, no empty words, no wars, no bad economy, no poor school systems, no struggling, no.........where is this dream land, this dream people, this dream of ideal.......?