Hi Eric: How Do We Value Human Life?

The value of one's life has been set from the first days of one's birth till this day as the values and beliefs are slowly changed. The United State government has put a set currency on everyone's lives when they die. When an individual passes away a close person in their life will get that amount of money. Although having a set amount of money on people's life seems unfair. Everyone should get an equal amount of currency on their life. For the government to decide how the money is deducted. The money on a person's life should only get deducted if they have committed a serious crime. Then government will decide how much money will be deducted depending on the crime. Although having a set amount of currency on people's life is wrong the government should have an equal amount for everyones lives and only be deducted on the horrible crimes they have committed.

As time passes medicine and the healthcare system has greatly improved the life expectancy of mankind, and more options present themselves, they also come a price as to which is the right choice to make. How do we defy which life is more important, who gets to live and who has second priority?

In American society today, there are numerous laws designed to protect all citizens. One such law is having a speed limit. This requires motorists to drive reasonably and consider the conditions and potential hazards, regardless of what the speed limit signs say. As the automobile demands grew, the streets and highways expanded throughout the US, lawmakers created speed limits. On thee another hand, some citizens believe with modern day road materials and current automotive technologies, cars can safely exceed the legal limits set on almost every road in the United States. But, endless amount of studies and researches proves that having a speed limit can save lives, not to mention money.

In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee writes, “Nigger-lover is just one of those terms that don't mean anything—like snot-nose. It's hard to explain—ignorant, trashy people use it when they think somebody's favoring Negroes over and above themselves. It's slipped into usage with some people like ourselves, when they want a common, ugly term to label somebody.” Black lives matter and all life matter contradict each other when they are used incorrectly. Overall, saying that all lives matter is more true than black lives matter. Even though it’s true black lives matter, all lives matter shows we cannot discriminate against individuals. Some feel that all lives matter is racist because of the way it was used to show

Everyone has been led to believe that all lives are equal, and they are however, in terms of monetary value, lives are not equal. Aside the ethics about assigning value to the live it is still done. The justice system tries to resolve this loss by using unjust means. Life should not be given a value in any sort of currency, it is is not right as there is no way to put a price on something as priceless as life. Even if the life of a person is affected by an illness, their worth should not be decreased. All lives are equal, some people need more help than others and it should be given if and when deserve such help. The value of life has been contemplated throughout history, such as Shakespeare's (1599) play, hamlet; in which Hamlet’s

Claim: “The U.S. should return to the 55- mph speed limit in order to conserve fuel and save lives”

Keeping a person alive by excessive treatment might devastate the family and make the dying suffer tremendously in the end. “Advance medical technology that seems to one person a godsend, extending life, may seem to another a curse that only prolong dying. Dignity can be devalued amid technology focused solely on the biological organism.”

If we understand values as ideas and beliefs about how people we behave and act depends on our

Engaging in respectful and positive interactions to form a trusting secure relationship, being mindful of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communicating customs, what is considered appropriate mannerisms when communicating and showing respect for Elders or leaders of the community. Gaining knowledge of the culture, history and customs. Use a cultural broker or interpreter when required. Collaborate with the appropriate people such as interpreters, professionals, Elders and all families from the service in regards to updating policies, ideas for events

Humans deciding who lives and who dies is a slap in the face. Scientists are taking human embryos and disassembling them or killing them to save those who are already dying? That embryo was going to grow into a human being like us, but thanks to embryonic stem cell research lives are being taken. This is called murder

Back in 1983, the economy saved 2.5 billon gallons of gasoline and diesel (Alter).As the gas prices hovering at three dollars a gallon,a lot of people say they’re making big sacrifices so they can afford to fill their gas tanks. They’re cutting back on travel, curtailing shopping expeditions and going out less often(www.sfgate.com). Also, when the 55 mph speed limit is restored gas prices will decrease. For example, the 55 mph speed limit reduced gasoline consumption by about 167,000 barrels a day (Selingo). Furthermore, when having a gasoline shortage it decreases our dependence on foreign oil. In 1974, to an oil shortage caused by the Arab oil embargo, congress set the national speed limit at 55 mph. Warner provided statistics that showed while fuel consumption was lowered, lives were saved. At lower speeds, the Energy Department, expects cars to operate at optimum efficiency. Moreover, drivers could see fuel levels upheld and prices at the pump reduced (Editorial Board).Also, Lower speed limits takes more travel time which cost money. If your car car gets 30 MPG at 55MPH and 25 MPG at 65MPH then you’d save about 3.33 gallons of gasoline. The CNN article cited study said 55 MPH would save 2% in national gas usage( www.freeby50.com). By just slowing down from 65 MPH to 55 MPH can increase your miles per gallon by much as 15 percent. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 miles is like paying an additional $0.21 per gallon for gas( www.consumer energy

The value of life is a question that not many people can answer. How much are you truly worth once you pass away? One million? One thousand? One dollar? To me, life is priceless it is not something you can simply go to the store and buy as a replacement.

The technology of today’s world is astounding. We have learned how to battle diseases that were once thought to lead to a certain death, we have invented incredible technologies that allow us to communicate with people across the world instantly, and maybe most impressively of all, we are able to create human life. We now hold in our hands the technologies that allow those who may not have been able to conceive naturally to have children they can call their own; children who will enrich their lives in a way nothing else can, and who will continue their names and lives after they are gone. In an age where we have more power than ever to use the bodies and DNA of others for our own benefit, it becomes increasingly important that we remain

Though our society has adapted and developed, inequality remains prevalent all around the world. Our society assigns value to human live based on ethnicity and gender. Currently around the world there are over 30 million slaves in which 60,000 are in the United States. Even though slavery has been abolished in nearly every country many people still measure the value of individuals in cents and dollars. Should life be calculated in terms of money? How should we as a society assign value to a persons life? I personally believe that you can't assign a price to someones life and you shouldn’t It’s both politically and morally unjust.

“(i) Assisting in achieving the conservation and survival of species must be the aim of all members of the profession. Any actions taken in relation to an individual animal, e.g. euthanasia or