The resolution is that for those who know they are infected, an honest discussion about how they wish to die before infection sets in is had. Mourning, goodbyes and choice of euthanasia are allowed as the situation permits (we are presuming an ideal here, not under constant assault by a shuffling hoard). In this instance, the amount of pain likely caused by transition makes "letting die" an immoral and impermissible decision, thus "active killing" becomes the moral action.Well, you need to think about these things. I plan to add this in my living will.
Philander Chase prevailed in the first round of Lent Madness this week (as I knew he would), thanks in part to the promotional efforts of a Kenyon College blog called The Thrill, which is where I also found the very helpful How to Succeed as an English Major Without Really Trying. Fabulous.
I loved, loved, loved this report about how Olivia de Haviland prepares for her role...as a lector at the American Cathedral in Paris. I would love to hear her read scripture. Has anyone out there had the opportunity to hear her in person? Hmm?
Via Good Intentions are Not Enough, I found this article on the 7 worst international aid ideas. I simply find these fascinating as an object lesson. I hope that if I hear about them enough, I'll understand the principles behind bad and good aid and avoid egregious missteps.
And finally, Anibundel (happy blogoversary!) posted Relentlessly Cheerful Star Wars, including Wookie the Chew, which you really must see. Adorable. Also geeky.
2 comments:
Alas, Anonmymous regrets that she has never heard Miss De Havilland read at the American Cathedral ... although she has sometimes seen a wonderfully elegant woman on her way in and out of the church and wondered if she were she.
ps - Anonymous also regrets that apparently she cannot always spell her own name!
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