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The Value of Life

Posted on November 5, 2014 by

There is a belief that every life is priceless. Our culture at home is built around this belief. Murder is considered one of the worst crimes with the harshest punishment. Suicides are illegal and considered murder and unsuccessful attempts treated as mental illness. On the other hand we have no qualms about sending our young troops who have great prospects for a future in harms way to, if necessary, die in the service of their country and deliberately attack and kill human beings made of the same flesh and bones as ourselves other than living abroad and believing in a different religion. So in truth life is not priceless. Continue reading →

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Can a Case be made for Physician-Assisted Suicide?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by

I have often wondered whether there would be circumstances where I would prefer not to live and even circumstances whereby I would choose to end my own life.  I am not sure if I would have the courage to take … Continue reading →

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Capital Punishment

Posted on December 16, 2013 by

Capital Punishment is a topic that I have personally struggled with most of my life.  If a person were to deliberately take the life of one of my loved ones would I want vengeance?  One of my core values is … Continue reading →

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