Getting Back to Work

Re:Getting Back to Work by mushbino on Sunday May 10, 2020 @01:22PM (#23134290)

Do you have any research or data showing that the lives of the elderly and immunocompromised are less valuable than those considered more safe?

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Re:Getting Back to Work by sokoloff on Monday May 11, 2020 @04:39AM (#23140070)

I have shared this opinion before (in person) and it went poorly, but I’ll try again here.

If one of my 75 year old parents (whom I love dearly) dies from COVID-19, that is less of a tragedy than if a random teenager in my city does. My parent would have lost fewer years or “years of quality life” than the teen.

For the same reason, IMO, if there was only 1 kidney available, an 18 year old should get it before a 50 year old who should get it before an 82 year old, if all else is equal.

In that limited way, I do think the lives of the young have more value than those of middle age or the elderly.

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Re:Getting Back to Work by mushbino on Tuesday May 12, 2020 @01:26AM (#23150820)

Is age the only measure? What about the contribution or potential contributions to society? Is the life of an 18 year old unmotivated ne'er do well worth more than a 50 year old with children or a 6o yr old who has made great contributions to society and wants to enjoy their last 30-40 years?

There's just no way we can assume that age is the great qualifier.

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