- to augment our discussions, let's consider the following proposition that many use in arguing the bioethics of medicine in times of atrocities:

Proposition: extraordinary danger excuses extraordinary means to serve the common good.

Question: do you find this argument weighty? Why or why not? Do you think this argument is contrary to human rights elements or do you think it is a reasoned way to consider cultural ethical relativism (meaning: extraordinary means are justified due to the exigency or danger of the circumstances).