Becoming Quote by Ezekiel Emanuel
“Services provided to individuals who are irreversibly prevented from being or becoming participating citizens are not basic and should not be guaranteed. An obvious example is not guaranteeing health services to patients with dementia.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Health Policy Debate, 2010
The quote argues that services for those who cannot fully participate as citizens, like dementia patients, are not basic rights and thus not guaranteed.
In simple terms: Non‑participating individuals shouldn't receive guaranteed basic services.
Recognize limits of entitlement.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- elder care
- insurance design
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should society protect those unable to contribute?
- How to balance fairness and practicality?
May overlook moral duties to vulnerable groups.