You're going to watch a person suffer in agony while somebody's debating?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions the ethics of allowing suffering while others debate.
- In plain terms
- Why debate when someone is suffering in agony?
- What can you take from it?
- Debating should not delay relief from suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How long is too long to wait?
- Is debate ever justified?
Another view
It assumes debate is the only barrier to relief.
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