Bases Quote by Dan Rather
“By more than two to one Americans do not consider what Kevorkian did, injecting a terminally ill patient with legal drugs at the patient's request, to be the same as murder. You may want to note that laws are not supposed to be enforced on the basis of public opinion polls.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CBS News, 1995
Public opinion should not dictate law; ethical decisions about end‑of‑life care must respect individual autonomy.
In simple terms: Laws shouldn't follow polls; respect personal choice.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize patient consent.
Themes
ethics
law
autonomy
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- terminal illness decisions
- legislative debates
- hospital protocols
Key Concepts
medical ethics
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How should society handle controversial medical choices?
- What safeguards protect vulnerable patients?
A Different Perspective
Balancing societal values with individual rights is complex.
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