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Do we actually think that a human life is priceless, or is that just something that we say that we think to make ourselves feel good about ourselves? We regula
by Crito 13y ago
Do we actually think that a human life is priceless, or is that just something that we say that we think to make ourselves feel good about ourselves?
We regularly put a price on human life in civil cases, and that price always seems to be finite and fairly low.
- trekky1700 13y agoWhich is a truly disparaging fact, while a human life may not be priceless, putting a value on it draws a very interesting ethical line in the sand. I agree with you, but I would say the life of any human should be worth a hell of a lot and the idea of taking one should be met with the utmost seriousness and avoided at all costs. The last thing this planet needs is more death and killing.
- Crito 13y agoI can't disagree with any of that.
- barbs 13y agoRelated blog post: http://squid314.livejournal.com/260949.html http://squid314.livejournal.com/260949.html By the way, very insightful discussion here!