From: Ross Olson <ross{at}rossolson.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
To: opinion{at}startribune.com
Subject: Value of human life

We are having trouble with this pandemic because we do not want to sacrifice the few for the good of
the many. Otherwise we could let it run its course, lose the elderly and a percentage of the rest of the
population and be done with it.

It is because we intuitively value each human life.

Where does that view come from? Those who believe in Karma would not want to interfere, because
each individual must follow the pathway determined by pervious choices. Those who believe in fate do
not think anything can make a difference. Those who believe in survival of the fittest will be thankful for
this opportunity to let natural selection eliminate the unfit.

The only worldview consistent with the cry of our hearts is that human life is given value by our Creator.

Ross S. Olson MD
Richfield MN

Published April 20

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