Wesley J. Smith

We continue to struggle with the bugs, but things are improving. Spacing, obviously, is a problem. But repairs continue to be made.Commenting is still inconvenient. To comment, just open the permalink by left clicking on the title, and that will permit comments. Eventually, that problem will also be . . . . Continue Reading »

I have warned repeatedly here at SHS and elsewhere of the growing acceptance within the mental health professions—and within the media—of suicide as a legitimate exercise in personal autonomy for those patients whose suffering is deemed non transitory or irremediable. suffering patients. . . . . Continue Reading »

I was first drawn into fighting assisted suicide when a depressed elderly friend committed suicide under the influence of Hemlock Society literature. Not only had the group’s suicide-porn given Frances moral permission to kill herself, but they had taught her precisely how to do it.These kinds . . . . Continue Reading »

Oh brother: The Guardian has really slipped its moorings with this sub headline for a rather mundane futurist’s peak into what awaits us by the year 2050: As the planet faces the most dangerous century in its 4.5bn-year history, astronomer royal Martin Rees looks into his crystal ball.Really? . . . . Continue Reading »

I don’t know if subscribers will have to subscribe again because of the move to FT. But just in case: For anyone wishing to subscribe to SHS, simply put the cursor over the “blogrss” link on the right side of the page, and left click. To paraphrase Lauren Bacall to Bogey, . . . . Continue Reading »

The kinks continue to be worked out of the system. Commenting is now possible, but not yet from the home page. To comment, put your mouse on the title and go to the permalink. You will be able to comment from there. Sorry for the inconvenience.The site is continuing to be constructed. We will get . . . . Continue Reading »

For years, Big Biotech and its enablers worked to destroy the modest Bush embryonic stem cell funding limitations. Then, with the election of President Obama, they got their way. But are they happy? No. The new proposed NIH rules for funding ESCR would not permit researchers to create embryos solely . . . . Continue Reading »

Does the grousing never end? Here the Big Biotech/Government Complex worked years to get the minor Bush funding restrictions removed, and still they are not happy. From the story:Critics charged that the existing lines had many limitations and that the funding restrictions severely hindered the . . . . Continue Reading »

Well, the bugs we knew would appear have infested the basement. Commenting right now doesn’t work. I had trouble uploading a photo to go with the last post. And so far, the comments from the Blogger version of SHS have not transported here. But these things will all work themselves out.The . . . . Continue Reading »

Well, the moving van has come and SHS is now ensconced in our new home at First Things. We still have a little unpacking to do. There will be a few bugs for a few days before everything is back to normal. But I am looking forward to an engaging experience.For new readers: Welcome. The first question . . . . Continue Reading »