America is a country that allows its citizens to enjoy a multitude of freedoms, including the right to make many of their own decisions. The United States military seeks to protect each member's right to personal liberty guaranteed by the United States Constitution. The United States government has very little say over a person's life choices. Americans make their own decisions about pregnancy, employment, education, and marital status. It is surprising that among all the liberty and freedom, one topic that seems to continue to attract controversy and government intervention is that of physician-assisted suicide. Physician-assisted suicides should be legalized in the United States. Medical assistance in dying is an emotional subject both in America and in the international community. There are several arguments for why physician-assisted suicide should be legalized in all states. A common argument in favor of assisted suicide is that it is a general practice to humanely end the life of a pet when it is incurable and that we should extend the same choice to humans. Many pet owners happily allow a veterinarian to humanely euthanize their pets when they are suffering from a terminal illness. Many animal lovers consider their dogs or cats part of their primary family, but legally we can end their lives with the help of a doctor. Some of the factors considered when deciding to euthanize a pet are quality of life, pain assessment, and insight (Nelson and Zito, 2006). These are the same challenges that many family members see their loved ones face on a daily basis. People should apply the same criteria used for pets to determine whether they should be allowed to die with the assistance of a medical professional...... middle of paper ... .com/story/0,2933,392962, 00.html.Hull, R. (2004). The case for physician-assisted suicide. Retrieved from http://www.secularhumanism.org/library/fi/hull_23_2.htm.Marker, R. and Hamlon, K. (2011). Euthanasia and assisted suicide: frequently asked questions. Retrieved from http://www.patientsrightscouncil.org/site/frequently-asked-questions.Nelson, E., & Zito, S. (2006). Deciding when and how to humanely euthanize a pet. Retrieved from http://www.naturescornermagazine.com/help_companions.html.St. Claire, J. (2009). 30 logical reasons against physician-assisted suicide. Retrieved from http://janestclair.net/30-logical-reasons-against-physician-assisted-suicide.Swanson, N. (November 18, 2011). Assisted suicide is personal. Coquitlam now. Retrieved from http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=2515894891&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=74379&RQT=309&VName=PQD.