Euthanasia: Dog vs. Man
When I was a young nurse, euthanasia was a word only whispered, if spoken at all. Now it is a regular topic of discussion among us. We cover it from all points of view: ethical, religious, political, moral...even animal.
I am one of those sickening pet owners. I kiss on my bichon frise, love her dearly, talk to her, carry her, worry about her, take her bye-byes in the car, give her clothes, toys and treats, and I do it all devotedly and unapologetically.
The argument among nurse pet owners like myself is that if euthanasia is the humane thing for the pets we love as much as members of our family, why don't the humans we love deserves the same humane end if they so choose?
I've actually been pondering this reasoning very carefully, and I happened upon the thought of looking at it another way.
Regardless of how much I do cherish my beloved dog Hollywood, the love for her is actually not the same. I would take a bullet for my son, but I would not take a bullet for my dog. So let's leave our pets out of this very important debate.
It needed to be said...
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