By Hilliard, Bryan The 2006 term of the United States Supreme Court is now well underway, and the results of the congressional mid-term elections are in.

By Mathes, Michele Arthur W. Wilson sits in his study, breathing oxygen through a nose clip and pausing frequently for the coughs that rack his body. "I'm not suicidal, " he said. "I'm sane. " Mr.

The people of Oregon voted twice - after lengthy, vigorous debate, and after safeguards had been written into the state's Death with Dignity Act -- to let doctors help patients in terrible pain, with no realistic hope of recovery, to end their lives.

By E.J. DIONNE I BELIEVE that legalizing physician-assisted suicide is a mistake. I also believe that having federal courts and bureaucrats decide the issue is a mistake. This is a question that should be debated by the people and their representatives.

By The Sun, Yuma, Ariz. Jan. 19--Although the U.S. Supreme Court decision in support of assisted suicide is being called a victory for state rights over federal rights, it is in reality a victory for the rights of voters.