Interesting question. What is the value of a human life? And what is the difference between an 'ordinary' human life and a 'precious' human life.

Buddhism addresses this question in depth. A human life is the only kind of life in the six realms of existence in which one can become enlightened.

A 'precious human life' is one that has many qualities unique to other forms of existence in the universe, eight freedoms and ten endowments, they say.

Excellent thought process and very well stated, now you have me thinking.

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Liberals believe it is okay to kill babies, but not terrorists.

democrats believe it is okay to taser a 10 year old if this stance will get their guy elected.

$11,583.27

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"For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."
"Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth"
"Too often we... enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought."
-JFK

Knight Errant of the Simian Order
Truth - Justice - Comedy

I always ask the question "what will you know when you die?" Nothing.

The value of which is nothing.

Funny you would post a Dollar amount as it holds no value, The financial system of the USA is based on "the full faith and credit" Faith? hahaha

Then if a nuclear weapon were to go off here it would be worth as much. No value again.

It would all depend on the person , all life is of value to each person. The value is different , monetary value is a man made value , which is nothing compare to the big picture which is valued but not in monetary terms ! lmao I know what feel but to put it into words is very difficult?!?!?

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Aint but three things in this world thats worth a solitary dime,
But old dogs and children and watermelon wine.
Tom T. Hall
http://www.politicalforum.com/group.php?groupid=43

I think my signature say allot of what I feel!

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Aint but three things in this world thats worth a solitary dime,
But old dogs and children and watermelon wine.
Tom T. Hall
http://www.politicalforum.com/group.php?groupid=43

Human life means nothing. The supremely human arrogance of attaching value and purpose to everything in life assumes that something sentient beyond humanity actually gives a (*)(*)(*)(*) what we do, say, or believe. Human suffering, happiness, achievement--why must any of it have purpose beyond simply being? To believe that we are "placed" here for some purpose or reason is ridiculous and the perfect example of hubris--placing the human condition above that of everything else in our limited scope of reality

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Every decent man is ashamed of the government he lives under. – H.L. Mencken

I refuse to trade humanity for patriotism.

I meant it sarcastically

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"For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."
"Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth"
"Too often we... enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought."
-JFK

Knight Errant of the Simian Order
Truth - Justice - Comedy

I feel sad for the lot of you. Your lives have no value?