Risch Dead Wrong on Living Wills

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Risch Dead Wrong on Living Wills

Why would Jim Risch refuse to allow Idahoans to decide what kind of medical care they want when they are dying?

Idaho adopted its "living will" law in 1988, while Risch was the leader of the Senate. Risch was among only 11 senators to vote against it. It became law over his objections.

Since 1988, thousands of Idahoans have made living wills, laying out how they want to be cared for should they become ill with a terminal disease.

Keeping people from making these decisions is a good example of government interference in citizens' private lives, LaRocco said. "It's the same kind of thinking that has the government spying on our phone calls," he said.

"I can't imagine why Risch wants the government to keep people from making such important decisions," LaRocco said. "The idea that people should not have control over how their lives end is preposterous."

LaRocco is running against Risch for the United States Senate. While Risch has been silent, LaRocco has expressed strong support for civil liberties and the entire Bill of Rights.

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