1.   Both organizations have filed briefs with the court opposing assisted suicide.

2.   But physician-assisted suicide is opposed by mainstream groups like the American Medical Association, as well as hospice and disability-rights organizations.

3.   But what troubles many of those who oppose assisted suicide is not Quill, but doctors who might be less able or willing to protect patients.

4.   Even if she had opposed assisted suicide, however, Saint says she would have played the role of Ruth.

5.   Hospices traditionally oppose assisted suicide.

6.   Individual doctors who oppose assisted suicide tend to speak in terms of right and wrong.

7.   President Clinton, who has long opposed assisted suicide, has refused to comment on the Oregon vote.

8.   Saudi clerics have opposed suicide bombing.

9.   Siding with the state in opposing assisted suicide are such organizations as the Catholic Church and the National Right to Life Committee.

10.   Some people who oppose assisted suicide say they expect more public support for assisted suicide laws, since many people say they want the right to die.