Jack Kevorkian, who rose to fame in the nineties for helping at least 130 people in assisted suicides, is planning to run for Congress in Michigan.
According to a report from the Associated Press sent in by
daenarys:
"Kevorkian told The Oakland Press of Pontiac, Mich., which first reported his plans on Wednesday, that his campaign was in a "formative stage" and that he was running because "we need some honesty and sincerity instead of corrupt government in Washington.
… Oakland County Prosecutor Dave Gorcyca, whose office was responsible for sending Kevorkian to prison, said it was "probably more of a publicity stunt."
"To call attention to himself is standard protocol for Jack when he doesn't have the limelight focused on him. I would not consider his candidacy to be a legitimate one," said Gorcyca.”
As part of his parole, Kevorkian is not allowed to conduct assisted suicides, so, it would seem that running for Congress is one way to keep a spotlight on the highly controversial issue.
What do you think – is it a publicity stunt or is Kevorkian a true agent of change?
