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Re: Charges against John Hofsess of Right to Die group

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From: Edward Gerk
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 00:00
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On DeathNET, Mr. Hofsess is now going after the media and stating that
no where on his web site does he mention plastic bags.  In fact he
states:

"There has never been any information about plastic bags on DeathNET".
(John Hofsess)

Mr. Hofsess seems to have some difficulty grasping the truth.  On
another page posted on the  DeathNET web site, called "The Art and
Science of Suicide", the same Mr. Hofsess writes:

	Once you have a basic grasp of "how-to" techniques, and have
	formed a view as to which method(s) you wish to explore in
	greater depth, The Art and Science of Suicide Series offers the
	latest information in specific areas: carbon monoxide, the use
	of plastic bags, tricyclic antidepressants, and so on. 

      	 The Art and Science of Suicide series emphasizes
      	 methods that work. Each chapter is based on actual case
       	histories and ongoing research. The chapters are revised
      	whenever necessary and made available immediately to
      	readers. 
		
   	  With The Art and Science of Suicide series, you need only
    	 purchase the chapters which interest you - rather than pay
for
	extraneous material. 

	The Art and Science of Suicide chapters are not written by
	"armchair academics" -- but by activists around the world
	working directly with seriously ill people who wish to die
	peacefully and quickly. You, the reader, get the benefit of a
	growing body of experience when you buy chapters of this
	series. 

	Until such time as laws are changed in countries around the
	world, to permit greater choice in dying - we are committed to
	helping people achieve the best death possible under difficult
	circumstances. Help us - to help you--and others 


	http://www.rights.org/~deathnet/ASintro.html

So, if we read this correctly, John Hofsess and his latest rantings
are a lie.  He does mention plastic bags on his web site.  In fact,
you can order a pamphlet on the use of a plastic bag.

In short, it would appear that the head of the Right to Die Society of
Canada cannot grasp what is truth and what is fiction.  He slams
everyone who disagrees with him, accusing them of falsehoods, when he
himself has difficulty telling the truth.

Ted Gerk
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From: egerk@awinc.com (Edward Gerk)
Subject: Re: Charges against John Hofsess of Right to Die group
Date: 1996/10/11
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