Bob Rust Interviews Alex Schadenberg
Participants
- Bob Rust
- Alex Schadenberg
Series
- Part 3 of 4
Runtime
- Approximately 34 minutes 45 seconds
Interview Date
- Approximately March 2026
Published: March 20, 2026
Main Topics
- Assisted suicide vs euthanasia
- Palliative care
- Withdrawal of treatment
- Oregon assisted-suicide reporting
- Competency and powers of attorney
- Expansion of assisted-suicide laws
- Arizona and Florida legalization efforts
- Funding of euthanasia advocacy groups
- Election consequences and public policy
- Loneliness and end-of-life care
Summary
In the third installment of this four-part interview series, Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director and International Chair of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, discusses the distinctions between euthanasia, assisted suicide, palliative care, and the withdrawal of life-prolonging treatment. He explains how euthanasia laws in Canada and assisted-suicide laws in the United States operate, emphasizing what he views as important legal, ethical, and practical differences between allowing a natural death and intentionally causing death.
Schadenberg examines recent developments involving assisted-suicide legislation in the United States, including reporting practices in Oregon, expansion efforts in additional states, questions surrounding patient competency, and concerns regarding safeguards within existing laws. He also discusses the activities of advocacy organizations supporting assisted suicide and euthanasia, their legislative strategies, and their long-term objectives.
The interview concludes with a broader discussion of end-of-life care, human dignity, loneliness, community support, and the importance of caring for vulnerable individuals rather than viewing death as a solution to suffering. Throughout the discussion, Schadenberg encourages citizens to become informed about these issues and to participate actively in public policy debates affecting end-of-life decisions.
Quote 1
“The difference is that in Canada they use an injectable format because the doctor does it to you, whereas in the US it’s like a powder.”
Approx. Video Time: 04:30
Transcript Page: 2
Quote 2
“No one actually kills them. They die a natural death.”
Approx. Video Time: 11:45
Transcript Page: 5
Quote 3
“The assisted suicide lobby wants you to be in fear because that drives their support up.”
Approx. Video Time: 19:20
Transcript Page: 8
Quote 4
“Their end goal is suicide on demand.”
Approx. Video Time: 23:50
Transcript Page: 9
Quote 5
“I really do believe that your life is worth living.”
Approx. Video Time: 32:10
Transcript Page: 13
Quote 6
“We need each other, and we need to care for each other, and we shouldn’t be killing people.”
Approx. Video Time: 34:00
Transcript Page: 13
Contact the Author
Alex Schadenberg, EPC International Chair
Website: www.epcc.ca
https://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/
Email: info@epcc.ca
Transcript Information
Participants:
Bob Rust
Alex Schadenberg
Organization:
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition
Series:
Part 3 of 4
Interview Date:
Approximately March 2026
Published:
March 20, 2026
Transcript Runtime:
Approximately 34 minutes 45 seconds
Transcript Note:
This transcript was generated from a recorded interview and may contain minor transcription or formatting errors. Readers are encouraged to view the original interview when available.
Bob Rust and Alex Schadenberg, EPC International Chair
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