Euthanasia

For what seems like ever, it has been considered socially acceptable to put animals "to sleep," or, euthanize them and to end their lives before they are too miserable and to prevent them from suffering is something we consider good, and fair for the animal.

Recently, there has been growing controversy about euthanizing human beings. Immediate reactions to this idea is to consider it unethical, and "cruel" to humans. I do understand that it may seem drastic, and wrong to end a human's life earlier than they may live, but, under certain circumstances, i believe it may have an appropriate place in society.

If someone is suffering beyond a point to which they consider worth living anymore, then it may be appropriate. I do not think it should be used frequently, or in situations other than the most severe. But, if the person suffering is mentally stable enough to make an accurate decision(or their family gives consent), and if their suffering and/or quality of life is too painful, i do not believe it is ethically wrong. A person should have a choice over their lives and, also believe that there is a difference between suicide and euthanasia.

that's just my opinion...