So if you are too young (and shame on you) Monty Python may be something entirely unknown in your brief--anything less than maybe 55 years--life so far.
Since age now matters as to who gets the ventilator and who doesn't, the value of a human life is being quantified.
Here then is the ultimate determiner that any true Catholic will swear to. This explains why every life is of incredible value and one is no greater or less than any other.
Background: Monty Python was a British comedy legend most popular from 1969 through 1983... a cast of irreverent actors that was sometimes raw but typically funny in the way life sometimes is. Their comedy is parody with a touch of satire thrown in so be ready or stop reading. (I know God has a sense of humor because just look around you every day. See?)
The group first showcased its zany take on humor in the British television series, Monty Python's Flying Circus and from there, made three largely popular movies, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. (If you have no idea, then you must see at least one which will lead to wanting to see them all.) It was The Meaning of Life that featured in one of its segments, the song "Every Sperm is Sacred." The movie received The British Academy of Film and Television award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema in 1988.
"Aha!" you say. "So that's your proof?" Would the Pope lie? As one born Catholic (though have moved on), of course. And to get the gist, here are the lyrics. If they intrigue you, you MUST see one of the best musical clips ever which I've saved for you at the end of this post... after I've made my case.
Every Sperm Is Sacred
There are Jews in the world
There are Buddhists
There are Hindus and Mormons, and then
There are those that follow Mohammed, but
I've never been one of them
I'm a Roman Catholic,
And have been since before I was born,
And the one thing they say about Catholics is:
They'll take you as soon as you're warm
You don't have to be a six-footer
You don't have to have a great brain
You don't have to have any clothes on You're
A Catholic the moment Dad came,
Because
Every sperm is sacred
Every sperm is great
If a sperm is wasted,
God gets quite irate
Every sperm is sacred
Every sperm is great
If a sperm is wasted,
God gets quite irate
Let the heathen spill theirs
On the dusty ground
God shall make them pay for
Each sperm that can't be found
Every sperm is wanted
Every sperm is…
Source: LyricFind
Now here's the point: Because we, the greatest, richest, smartest, best, etc. country in the world did not prepare for any pandemic (which we were assured by all those who know pandemics, that it/they will continue to happen) we were caught short... and worse, we didn't believe, for at least a month, that what was happening in China might, would, could be our problem... the world's problem.
Now we absolutely know we are perilously unprepared, low in both safety equipment for our heroes on the front lines tests (becaus we had to test, test, test but had none) and ventilators to save those who would/will die of the disease if they are not available when needed... and we have been assured, they will not be available when needed.
This means that those in triage will have to make decisions on who will likely die and those which are more likely to survive. Our government put us in this position. Thanks a lot. May God be on triage shoulders as decisions are made. (Disclosure: If I am in that position as a patient, tell all my wife, children and grandchildren that I love them more than than I could ever express as a mere human... and that I have lived a wonderful life of joy and happiness with my loved and the world.)
Note to self: Be sure to save that disclosure if this scenario proves false.
With unnecessary death facing many, there has been a public relations effort to monetize the value of a human life as one justification for who lives and who dies. Obviously age is a primary determiner in making a life or death decision but dollars of value of a human significantly cheapens the process. That's why it is imperative to recognize that every life is worthy and, as most believe, every sperm is sacred. Life is too precious to be a dollar value add-on by others.
And by the way, I believe age is a probable determiner in many situations where significant differences are a factor. Close calls, I can't imagine.
It would be hypocritical to believe that if life is sacred in its beginning but expendable at its end without strongly supporting Roe vs. Wade, no matter what your personal belief. To think otherwise would cede de facto control of both life and death to the government. And this in a country that largely does not believe everyone deserves health care. Now that is hypocritical.
OK, that was fun. Now, as promised, I think you will enjoy this "Every Sperm is Sacred" clip from Monty Python's The Meaning of Life... and don't say you weren't cautioned.
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