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Long [very, very long on the mrsmom scale] & quite thoughtful article in today's paper discussing both sides of the Death With Dignity Act that will most likely be on the ballot in November here. This is already law in Oregon & Washington state.
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2012/04/29/death_with_dignity_act/?page=full
I don't understand why our society honors & loves our pets enough to spare them from a painful, humiliating, slow demise when their time comes, yet humans in 48 states aren't allowed to choose a peaceful end for themselves when facing a terminal illness.
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2012/04/29/death_with_dignity_act/?page=full
I don't understand why our society honors & loves our pets enough to spare them from a painful, humiliating, slow demise when their time comes, yet humans in 48 states aren't allowed to choose a peaceful end for themselves when facing a terminal illness.