Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Saw this in my local paper this morning. Even the average Joe questions will people with autism be part of the acceptable deaths in the event of a pandemic? http://tinyurl.com/5259sn Published:Thursday, May 8, 2008 America shouldn't have a list of those who would die EDITOR: I am writing in response to an article in the May 5 Vindicator regarding the " List " in case of a major disaster. What has become of our civilization, let alone " One Nation Under God? " The influential group of physicians who developed this death list should examine their motives by searching the scriptures in the Holy Bible. Whether they believe in God or not, one day they will have to answer to him. Those taking part in such a method of selecting life or death would be responsible for the death of the following people: People age 85 and older — 4.2 million People with Alzheimer's — 4.5 million People with advanced heart failure — 26 million People with diabetes — 14.6 million Some 2,200 children under age 20 are diagnosed with brain tumors every year. As for " those with severe mental impairment, " could they mean those mentally retarded or autistic? There is no way to determine how many are or would be in the category of severe trauma, but my understanding of the Physicians Creed is that they will do all possible with in their power to save a life, and to provide medical care to the best of their ability. The thought of a task force on this subject being comprised of members of " prestigious universities, medical groups, the military and government agencies " leaves me with chills. In the event of a major disaster, would President Jimmy , President Bush (senior), or other well known, financially well-to-do persons be on the list? I don't think so. A doctor went to prison for the use of euthanasia on other people. We condemn other countries for using genocide tactics on unwanted people. Isn't this the same thing? If we anticipate a shortage of medical services and equipment in an extreme disaster, then we need to spend our tax dollars preparing to protect the American people instead of spending billions of dollars on war and elsewhere. PAUL NOBLE New Middletown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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