TAW122
Emissary of the right to die.
- Aug 30, 2018
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This is an idealistic scenario and I know it's not likely to happen, but just for the sake of curiosity and discussion, in such a world, what would you do? Given the facts and constraints in this hypothetical world, let's suppose that the pro-choicers have finally gotten power and are in charge of the institutions around the world, the policies, legal, financial, social, educational, and more. The pro-lifers are now a minority and have little influence over many matters including policy making and more.
Here is what I would do: Assuming the facts and parameters defined in this scenario are what they are, I would categorize certain levels of pro-lifers, the militant/extreme ones (the ones that you see in present day reality, hunting down and going out of their way to persecute or otherwise impinge on the civil liberties of others, by force and violence if necessary), the moderate ones (they may be semi-vocal about the issues and may push for change, but otherwise will stay short of paternalistic interventions or actively impinging/infringing of anothers' right to die.), and the casual ones (ones who just keep to themselves and don't bother meddling into others' affairs or interfere with others. They may not agree with having the option, but they are merely left at peace.), respectively. To start things off, at the start of such an era and time period in human history, I would certainly hold no grudges especially after the reformation and (major) change to this hypothetical world.
For the extreme ones, I would definitely exact justice and punishment upon them, partly retributive, but mostly restorative (if possible) in order to fix the damage they have caused and/or done to innocent parties (the pro-choicers and right to die supporters). As for the moderate ones, maybe have some soft deterrence against them, ensuring that they do not ever come to power to corrupt or try to repeat history and become paternalistic. Maybe even throw in some sanctions and legal consequences if they step out of line or cross over the boundary into violation of bodily autonomy (fines, temporary suspension of personal liberties, and/or even some incarceration as a result of human rights violations). Finally, for the casual ones, they are mostly left alone as they pose little to no threat and generally keep to themselves. They can choose to live life if they so desire to, as long as they don't impinge or harm others who want to exercise their own bodily autonomy.
Of course, this is just a hypothetical situation and despite how much some of us wished it were reality, it is not likely so! There are a lot more complex factors at play and many more nuances that cannot be easily discussed in just a thread (could be like a megathread itself), but these are just the basics of what I would do if I find myself in such a utopic society. Nevertheless, I thought about bringing up this topic as it may generate some interesting conversations and get some ideas on how one may act in such a world. What would you do if you found yourself in this kind of world and reality? Would you do the same or differently?
Here is what I would do: Assuming the facts and parameters defined in this scenario are what they are, I would categorize certain levels of pro-lifers, the militant/extreme ones (the ones that you see in present day reality, hunting down and going out of their way to persecute or otherwise impinge on the civil liberties of others, by force and violence if necessary), the moderate ones (they may be semi-vocal about the issues and may push for change, but otherwise will stay short of paternalistic interventions or actively impinging/infringing of anothers' right to die.), and the casual ones (ones who just keep to themselves and don't bother meddling into others' affairs or interfere with others. They may not agree with having the option, but they are merely left at peace.), respectively. To start things off, at the start of such an era and time period in human history, I would certainly hold no grudges especially after the reformation and (major) change to this hypothetical world.
For the extreme ones, I would definitely exact justice and punishment upon them, partly retributive, but mostly restorative (if possible) in order to fix the damage they have caused and/or done to innocent parties (the pro-choicers and right to die supporters). As for the moderate ones, maybe have some soft deterrence against them, ensuring that they do not ever come to power to corrupt or try to repeat history and become paternalistic. Maybe even throw in some sanctions and legal consequences if they step out of line or cross over the boundary into violation of bodily autonomy (fines, temporary suspension of personal liberties, and/or even some incarceration as a result of human rights violations). Finally, for the casual ones, they are mostly left alone as they pose little to no threat and generally keep to themselves. They can choose to live life if they so desire to, as long as they don't impinge or harm others who want to exercise their own bodily autonomy.
Of course, this is just a hypothetical situation and despite how much some of us wished it were reality, it is not likely so! There are a lot more complex factors at play and many more nuances that cannot be easily discussed in just a thread (could be like a megathread itself), but these are just the basics of what I would do if I find myself in such a utopic society. Nevertheless, I thought about bringing up this topic as it may generate some interesting conversations and get some ideas on how one may act in such a world. What would you do if you found yourself in this kind of world and reality? Would you do the same or differently?
