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Articles by Pat McGeehan
West Virginia should affirm our commitment to first responders
West Virginia has good law enforcement officers. We need more of them. Their pursuit of justice and peace serves the most vulnerable members of our community, forming an indispensable part of our shared project: that our people of West Virginia might flourish as the happiest in the union. Law enforcement officers routinely confront danger in order to guard their neighbors from the violence and injustice of wicked men.
West Virginia should affirm our commitment to first responders
West Virginia has good law enforcement officers. We need more of them. Their pursuit of justice and peace serves the most vulnerable members of our community, forming an indispensable part of our shared project: that our people of West Virginia might flourish as the happiest in the union. Law enforcement officers routinely confront danger in order to guard their neighbors from the violence and injustice of wicked men.
Your life costs too much
Meet Barbara Wagner, great-grandmother, age 64. In 2008, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and was fighting for her life. Her physician recommended chemotherapy and prescribed Tarceva to extend her life. The drug provided a 30% increased survival rate for patients with advanced lung cancer, and increased the likelihood that she would live another year by 45%. This was the way forward; it was going to be difficult, but Barbara was a fighter. However, Barbara lived in Oregon.
Assisted Suicide Destroys Hope for People
This opinion article was published by the Fayette Tribune on October 10, 2024 Vote YES on West Virginia Amendment 1 for protection from assisted suicide (Link). For every one suicide in our country, there are an estimated 25 non-fatal suicide attempts. (McIntosh, J.L. (for the American Association of Suicidology). (2009). U.S.A. suicide 2006: Official final data.
Your life costs too much
Meet Barbara Wagner, great-grandmother, age 64. In 2008, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and was fighting for her life. Her physician recommended chemotherapy and prescribed Tarceva to extend her life. The drug provided a 30% increased survival rate for patients with advanced lung cancer, and increased the likelihood that she would live another year by 45%. This was the way forward; it was going to be difficult, but Barbara was a fighter. However, Barbara lived in Oregon.
Medically-assisted suicide destroys hope
For every one suicide in our country, there are an estimated 25 non-fatal suicide attempts. (McIntosh, J.L. (for the American Association of Suicidology). (2009). U.S.A. suicide 2006: Official final data.
OP ED: Your Life Costs Too Much
Meet Barbara Wagner, great-grandmother, at the age of 64. In 2008, she was diagnosed with lung cancer—and was fighting for her life. Her physician recommended chemotherapy, and prescribed Tarceva to extend her life. The drug provided a 30% increased survival rate for patients with advanced lung cancer, and increased the likelihood that she would live another year by 45%. This was the way forward; it was going to be difficult, but Barbara was a fighter. However, Barbara lived in Oregon.
OPINION: Medically-assisted suicide destroys hope
By Delegate Pat McGeehan, EDITOR’S NOTE: Medically-assisted suicide is a fairly sensitive topic for many, many people all over the world. Different religious beliefs view the practice differently, and there is no universal right-or-wrong answer to this dilemma. However, there are some universal truths surrounding this topic: There is no evidence whatsoever of an epidemic of medically-assisted suicide taking place in the United States, or anywhere else in the world.
Us vs. them
There are states where it is acceptable for a family to discuss whether one of their members should kill themselves, and there are states where it is not. There are states — like Oregon, California, Vermont, Washington and many others now — where insurance companies can deny people end-of-life care — but offer to cover the cost of their suicide. And there are states — like West Virginia — where they cannot.
Us vs. them
There are states where it is acceptable for a family to discuss whether one of their members should kill themselves, and there are states where it is not. There are states — like Oregon, California, Vermont, Washington and many others now — where insurance companies can deny people end-of-life care — but offer to cover the cost of their suicide. And there are states — like West Virginia — where they cannot.
Regarding Amendment One, it's us against them
CHARLESTON – There are states where it is acceptable for a family to discuss whether one of their members should kill themselves, and there are states where it is not. There are states — such as Oregon, California, Vermont, Washington and many others now where insurance companies can deny people end-of-life care but offer to cover the cost of their suicide. And there are states — such as West Virginia — where they cannot.
News by Pat McGeehan
By Pat McGeehan | Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 @ 5:00pm Let’s fight back against the creepy campaign to put a price tag on human life. Vote for Amendment One and protect West Virginia’s love for our elderly, our toughness in the face of suffering and our willingness to sacrifice without counting the cost.
Andy Biggs, Pat McGeehan, Pete Ricketts, Jeremy Tedesco, Josh Hammer
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, comments on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s letter admitting he caved to the Biden administration’s pressure campaign to censor alleged COVID-19 misinformation. He also provides an update on House Republicans’ investigation into the near assassination of former President Trump.
Andy Biggs, Pat McGeehan, Pete Ricketts, Jeremy Tedesco, Josh Hammer
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, comments on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s letter admitting he caved to the Biden administration’s pressure campaign to censor alleged COVID-19 misinformation. He also provides an update on House Republicans’ investigation into the near assassination of former President Trump.
2024 Will Be the Year of ‘Defend the Guard’
2024 Will Be the Year of ‘Defend the Guard’ By Pat McGeehan | The Libertarian Institute | January 8, 2024 In 2015, the “Defend the Guard Act” was introduced in the West Virginia legislature, aiming to bring sanity to our nation’s foreign policy and the legal abuses foisted upon our servicemen within our state’s National Guard.
2024 Will Be the Year of 'Defend the Guard'
In 2015, the “Defend the Guard Act” was introduced in the West Virginia legislature, aiming to bring sanity to our nation’s foreign policy and the legal abuses foisted upon our servicemen within our state’s National Guard.
OP ED: Preserve and Protect West Virginia
We live in a great country that has a noble history. The strengths of our nation have always outweighed our weaknesses. We have met threats from within and from without. With extraordinary determination, courage, and sacrifice, we have defended the very best things: our families, our children, our neighborhoods, our main streets, our land, our history, and our sacred bond to those unchanging truths that built Western civilization.
Pat McGeehan: The pitiful fall of Western principle
Early in the fifth century, a masterpiece of literature was produced. Entitled The City of God, the now classic consolation was composed by a man destined to become the foremost scholar of the early Christian Church. Saint Augustine wrote his renowned work under terrible conditions though, for the age he lived through was one nothing short of utter chaos and upheaval.
The Pitiful Fall of Western Principle
Early in the fifth century, a masterpiece of literature was produced. Entitled The City of God, the now classic consolation was composed by a man destined to become the foremost scholar of the early Christian Church. Saint Augustine wrote his renowned work under terrible conditions though, for the age he lived through was one nothing short of utter chaos and upheaval.
Arlington Gently Ventures into Phase 2 Reopening
A YMCA Tai Chi class is held in the Central Library parking lot. Photo by Shirley Ruhe.
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