It began with rumours in
various countries that the health system would very soon have to prioritise
life-saving treatment. Priority was said to be given to the under 70s, or some said
under 60s.
Some American voices could be heard saying that the older
generation would gladly die to save the economy for the younger one. Does anyone,
anyone at all, believe that these disgusting Republicans do not have personal
arrangements to ensure that when push comes to shove, they would be given access
to the treatment? That they personally would not have to pay the price, which they
suggest the rest of the old population should?
A few days ago, the 80-year-old
Israeli philosopher, Asa Kasher, whose claim to fame was writing the ethical
code for the Israeli army (sounds like a contradiction-in-terms), wrote
an article, all up-in-arms about this suggestion that a 50-year-old should have
priority over a 90-year-old.
It is wonderful what the eye of the beholder can do. With that understanding, Kasher, if he is up to it,
may wish to spend his remaining days to ponder, how a Palestinian would write
the ethical code for the Israeli army.
