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An 8 page research paper/essay that examines the debate between quality versus sanctity of life, particularly in regards to end-of-life decisions. The writer argues that there is evidence that the quality of life perspective has undermined the principle of the sanctity of life and this is detrimental for the good of society. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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this remarkable ability, while tremendously beneficial for the most part, causes uncertainty regarding whether or not the life extension is meaningful or merely prolongs suffering (Reitman, 1996). While this is
a legitimate concern, there is considerable evidence that indicates that the debate over the quality of life has, in many instances, served to undermine traditional principles that honor the sanctity
of life. In so doing, the debate of quality of life versus sanctity of life threatens to offer, as it has done in the past, a rationalization that justifies the
worst human rights violations. First of all, there is considerable evidence of the societal inclination to value the quality of a life over its sanctity. For example, in Saskatchewan,
Canada in 1995, a father, Robert Latimer, justified murdering his 12-year-old mentally handicapped daughter because of the judgement he made concerning the quality of her life (Woodward, 1995). The girl
was scheduled, yet again, for more surgery, and the father argued that he was only trying to spare her additional pain. There was considerable pubic support for Latimer and also
considerable protest over his guilty verdict. Bob Richard, lawyer for the Saskatchewan Voice of the Disabled, pointed out that the issue was "whether the parents or guardians of disabled children
have the discretion to terminate their dependents lives" (Woodward, 1995). Defenders of Latimer points out that if the surgery that was scheduled for the month after her murder had not
succeeded, it was recommended by doctors to amputate the childs legs (Woodward, 1995). This argument does not impress Mel Graham, spokesman for the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, he commented,
"I know lots of folks without legs, but its still the only life they have" (Woodward, 1995). Graham admits that the Latimer child was in pain, but also points out
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