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This is like the trolley problem, but even dumber. You have a trolley headed for a bunch of people. You can throw a switch to take some people out of the path o
by defen 6y ago
This is like the trolley problem, but even dumber. You have a trolley headed for a bunch of people. You can throw a switch to take some people out of the path of the trolley, or do nothing. You are suggesting that doing nothing is better, because that way there won't be "equity" disparities in trolley victims.
- topspin 6y agoCorrecting historical equity disparities such as unfair distribution of medicines is one example of the steps necessary to achieve a just world. Note that placing the term equity in quotes as you have done can be seen as implying some qualification of the concept, as though it is in doubt or not legitimate. I'd ask that you please avoid this in the future.
- defen 6y agoUsually equity is considered a good thing, but you are literally saying the equitable thing is for more people to die. Hence the airquotes.
- topspin 6y ago> but you I? It is not I that insists on unused vaccine being allowed to expire for the sake of adherence to policy. I merely defend the prevailing policies that work to deliver equity. The values we have collectively adopted weigh equity as more important than lives. Not only in theory in some forum on the internet, but in actual practice. As is only just. No? Perhaps the good doctor will think harder about exactly to whom he is bestowing the benefits of his efforts in the future. There is an awful lot of injustice that has to be made good and we must all do our part, especially professionals such as doctors, who should be well equipped to make the correct distinctions and prioritize these factors in every facet of their profession.