Cerulean From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (10 years 8 months 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1201 times:
I know there are some people here who think that you cannot put a price on the life of a human being, or that everyone is worth the same.
In a perfect world, that would be great.
But in the real world, not all people are created equal, nor are they worth the same. Whether you realize it or not, whether you want to admit it or not, each and every last one of us has a very specific dollar amount that we are worth to the government and/or insurance industry.
So my question to you is just as the topic says:
"What is a life worth?"
What are the criteria? I've heard that there are great disparities in what the US Government are paying out to the kin of September 11 victims. I realize that a big part of it is how much Life Insurance that a person carries.
What about the "unspoken" or "unwritten" factors?
How do the following get factored in when their worth is being determined by bean counters behind closed doors?
Occupation
Age
Gender
Marital Status
Bank account/asset net worth
Physical attractiveness
Ethnicity
Number of dependents
Place of residence
Overall health
Number of friends
Jessman From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 1506 posts, RR: 8 Reply 3, posted (10 years 8 months 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 1154 times:
Sometimes I like to throw out something from left field, even if I really completely disagree. Sort of like when MattD created Leopold, and whoever was hairyass was around. However I don't go to such lengths as make a new user name, I just post it under mine and see where it gets me.
I believe most humans have an inherent multiplicity, or at least the ability to see things from multiple points of view, such as a purely selfish point of view, or a point of view that encompasses the greater good. Sometimes the reference can be short term or long term.
Sccutler From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 5091 posts, RR: 28 Reply 4, posted (10 years 8 months 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 1112 times:
It's sorta bleak, but Jessman's stated opinion is one way to look at it.
Life's worth whatever you make of it.
...three miles from BRONS, clear for the ILS one five approach...
Godbless From Sweden, joined Apr 2000, 2751 posts, RR: 18 Reply 5, posted (10 years 8 months 2 days 15 hours ago) and read 1104 times:
Doesn't really fit in here but I think if you would buy the ingredients to build a human you would need about 5 US$ or so. Of course it doesn't work like that though
Brianhames From United States of America, joined Feb 2000, 795 posts, RR: 2 Reply 8, posted (10 years 8 months 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 1067 times:
Godbless From Sweden, joined Apr 2000, 2751 posts, RR: 18 Reply 10, posted (10 years 8 months 2 days 6 hours ago) and read 1042 times:
From the stuff his body is made of even Bill Gates is really cheap, since his body is nothing else than every other body... The value of him comes from his mind...
Godbless From Sweden, joined Apr 2000, 2751 posts, RR: 18 Reply 11, posted (10 years 8 months 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 1041 times:
btw: Human 4 sale told me this: You are worth exactly: $2,435,890.00.
The only problem was that I had to lie about where I live as they didn't accept Germany...
Dasa From East Timor, joined Aug 2001, 760 posts, RR: 7 Reply 12, posted (10 years 8 months 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 1031 times:
According to HumanForSale.com: You are worth exactly: $2,647,854.00.
Although I had to lie about my location as only US and Canandian locations are listed.
Boeingnut From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 402 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (10 years 8 months 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1021 times:
From humanforsale.com
You are worth exactly: $2,677,978.00.
Woohoo, I win xmas!
Of course, someone will probably beat that in about 10 seconds, but for now, Im celebrating in my fleeting glory...
-boeingnut
Excuse me, but what does God need with a starship?
ILOVEA340 From United States of America, joined Oct 1999, 2100 posts, RR: 5 Reply 14, posted (10 years 8 months 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1021 times:
Every human LIFE is worth the same amount and depriving some one of life is wrong for whatever reason. I don't care what this person is, has done, will do, wants to do, says..........
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