Wordplay's Critical Role in Euthanasia Support
by Peter Graham on Jun 3, 2013 | Views: 1280 | Score: 0
| Support | Oppose | No Opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ...by painless means | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| ...by assisting suicide | 51 | 45 | 4 |
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Coinciding with Vermont's recent legislation for the 'right to die,' a study found Americans' support for the practice of euthanasia to swing considerably with the word selection used in its description. Use of the word 'suicide' caused a substantial rise in opposition, whereas a more blunted approach saw more acceptance