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How far would you go to save the life of a pet?
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<blockquote data-quote="curiousbrain" data-source="post: 818825" data-attributes="member: 31608"><p>As a matter of personal belief, it is very similar to the way in which I value a human being with a terminal (or extremely debilitating) illness of some kind - it is a quality of life issue. To that, let me use the word "entity" to define some kind of biological whose life I value - as you would a beloved pet, significant other, etc.</p><p></p><p>If the entities expected life span is very short, even with expensive treatment, then I would probably not incur the expense. On the other hand, if the expected life span is considerable (whatever that may mean) with treatment, I would most certainly incur the expense.</p><p></p><p>Somewhat pragmatically (and perhaps callously), I expect my dollar bills to translate into time and comfort for the entity in question - I suppose that is part of the selfishness of me as a person. If the time/comfort quotient is not met to my satisfaction, I would look to have the entity pass as peacefully as possible.</p><p></p><p>And, let me point out in a preemptive defense, that I would expect the same analysis to be done if I had a horrific illness (or equivalent condition).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="curiousbrain, post: 818825, member: 31608"] As a matter of personal belief, it is very similar to the way in which I value a human being with a terminal (or extremely debilitating) illness of some kind - it is a quality of life issue. To that, let me use the word "entity" to define some kind of biological whose life I value - as you would a beloved pet, significant other, etc. If the entities expected life span is very short, even with expensive treatment, then I would probably not incur the expense. On the other hand, if the expected life span is considerable (whatever that may mean) with treatment, I would most certainly incur the expense. Somewhat pragmatically (and perhaps callously), I expect my dollar bills to translate into time and comfort for the entity in question - I suppose that is part of the selfishness of me as a person. If the time/comfort quotient is not met to my satisfaction, I would look to have the entity pass as peacefully as possible. And, let me point out in a preemptive defense, that I would expect the same analysis to be done if I had a horrific illness (or equivalent condition). [/QUOTE]
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