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'''[[Animal euthanasia]]''' is commonly referred to by the [[euphemism]] "put to sleep".
==Ethics==
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==Perceptions==
In the last 20 years, some states have faced voter ballot initiatives and "legislation bills" attempting to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. Some examples include: Washington voters saw Ballot Initiative 119 in 1991, California placed Proposition 161 on the ballot in 1992, and Michigan included Proposal B in their ballot in 1998. Public opinion concerning this issue has become increasingly important because widespread support could very well facilitate the legalization of these policies in other states, such as in [[Oregon Ballot Measure 16 (1994)|Oregon]].
While many people are aware of the ongoing debates concerning the issue of euthanasia and assisted suicide, it has been unclear where the public opinion stands in the United States. A recent Gallup Poll survey did show that 75% of Americans supported euthanasia, however further research has shown that there are significant differences in levels of support for euthanasia across distinct social groups. Recently, these attitudes have been receiving more attention since they not only could influence the legislation on this topic, but how patients are cared for in the future.
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Some of the differences in public attitudes towards the right to die debate stem from the diversity of religion in this country. The United States contains a wide array of religious views, and these views seem to correlate with whether euthanasia was supported. Using the results from past General Social Surveys performed, some patterns can be found. Respondents that did not affiliate with a religion were found to support euthanasia more than those who did.
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In [[Hinduism]], death has been referred to both as the ultimate truth and as one of the stages in human life. <!-- what is this trying to say: death has never been seen in a more practical way. --> In the [[Bhagavad Gita]], Lord [[Krishna]] urges Arjuna to fulfill his destiny or [[Karma]], and not to worry about consequences as death levels all: whatever you give and take, you do it on this earth. In Hindu mythology, some humans were given the right to choose the time of their deaths. <!-- Was this important?: Death Wish --> This was awarded to only the most pure in heart, suggesting that Hinduism does not disapprove of euthanasia.
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Variations exist on how different populations view euthanasia.<ref>Jennings, Patricia K.,Talley, Clarence R.. A Good Death?: White Privilege and Public Opinion. Race, Gender, & Class. New Orleans: Jul 31, 2003. Vol. 10, Iss. 3; pg. 42.</ref>
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