Choosing to die with dignity and medical progress
A reflective piece discusses end of life choices and the impact of medical advances. It notes legal options like DNA and living wills, recounts a 2002 NJ hospitalization of the author’s 93 year old mother who had an advance directive, and reflects on autonomy vs medical intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Die with dignity guiding end of life
A nursing perspective on choosing no further medical intervention for a dying loved one. The daughter outlines the request for No Code and living wills, urging families to discuss advance health care directives. Janet Weisiger, Zeeland resident, shares personal reflections on faith, dying with dignity, and hospital support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Online reader poll on climate action and Prop 1 vote
The Holland Sentinel reports an online reader poll asking if readers back the United Nations climate report urging action. It also asks how readers will vote on Prop 1 to legalize marijuana for adults 21 plus, directing readers to cast votes at Facebook and Twitter pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Facebook
Medicare For All Debate and Personal Health Care Views
Don Bergman of Park Township argues in a Sentinel letter that Medicare For All can work locally, critiquing Dr. Calvin J. Dykstra’s cited studies and pointing to costs, wait times, and freedom. He praises Medicare and endorses Democrat Rod Davidson while urging votes against Bill Huizenga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin J. Dykstra
Dykstra
George Mason University
George Blahous
Charles Blahous
Koch Brothers
Soones Mercatus Center
Blahous
Fraser Institute
Guess Who
COBRA
Medicare
Bill Huizenga
Rod Davidson
Readers blast Schuette Lyons on education water and taxes
Elizabeth DeWaard writes that Bill Schuette and running mate Lisa Posthumus Lyons threaten Pure Michigan with water pollution infrastructure neglect and public school funding cuts. She condemns Lyons for past education policy, calls out derisive remarks about educators, and urges support for Gretchen Whitmer’s plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Schuette
Michigan
Line 5
Lisa Posthumus Lyons
House
Hollywood
Inkster
Buena Vista
Michigan Education Association
Lyons
Schuette/Lyons
Gretchen Whitmer
Gretchenwhitmer.com
Open Letter to Congressman Huizenga on Trump Support
Milton Nieuwsma urges Congressmen Huizenga to disavow Donald Trump, arguing moral and national dangers. He cites a Holland residents resolution, questions base influence, and warns of despotism if Congress does not act. He appeals to honor, legacy, and responsibility for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huizenga
Donald Trump
Holland
Trump
John Adams
Congress
Athens
Rome
Also Mentioned on This Page
Janet Baird Weisiger
Zeeland
Royal Park Place
Tweisiger
Jenna
INE
Nerf
Don Bergman
Park Township
Schuette
Elizabeth DeWaard Holland
Mr. Huizenga
Milton Nieuwsma Holland