The mostly Democrat proponents of assisted suicide in Maryland have had to overcome pro-life opposition from a core group of black Americans and the state's Catholic bishops.
'We urge all people of good will to demand that our lawmakers reject suicide as an end-of-life option and to choose the better, safer path that involves radical solidarity with those facing the end of their earthly journey.'
The Church lobbying group is apparently not challenging legislative bills because the state funds would only replace existing federal dollars for family planning.