Re: Ethics, abortions, and VA research

["Wesley M. Dunn" <WDUNN@brc1.tdh.state.tx.us>]

Dave,

Good notes on ethics.  While it is probably futile discussing 
anything with Muckerheide, it may clarify the discussion for other 
readers.

Wes

> Date sent:      Tue, 5 Aug 97 14:10:44 -0500
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> From:           David Scherer <scherer@uiuc.edu>
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> Subject:        Re: Ethics, abortions, and VA research

> Jim,
> 
> The crux of your argument seems to be that the LNT model is "unreasonable."
>  You augment this assertion by impugning the motives of those advancing the
> model.  Again, I must insist that the accuracy of the model is NOT the
> center of the ETHICAL debate.  Even questions about motives are NOT
> central.  Motives might be important to personal morals (i.e. are they good
> people), but they do not address questions of social responsibility.
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