text: why is it ok to eutanise an animal when its in pain but not a human? wheres the logic. i love animals and all but why are people punished when they put their suffering loved ones out of their pain? because people seem to have this crazy notion that no matter how much pain and suffering someone is going through, they always want to live. since this is obviously not true, they'll be damned if you try to change the way they see the world.  oregan's death with dignity act is a fantastic bill and it will just be a matter of time before more states begin adopting similar legislation.