O.J. Brigance, a former star of the Baltimore Ravens football team, who made the first tackle in Superbowl XXXV, says he has accomplished more since being diagnosed with ALS eight years ago than he ever did while fully able-bodied. Listen to hear why he opposes legal assisted suicide. He gave this testimony before the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on March 10, 2015.
Former member of Baltimore Ravens football Team, Now Suffering from ALS, Testifies Against Making Assisted Suicide Legal
March 16, 2015 by Administrators
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