“There is no concrete ‘minimum wage’ on a human life in 2020. There never has been, and there still is not today. Just yesterday, multi-millionaire Lori Loughlin was sentenced to just two months in prison for paying bribes to get her daughters into USC, while Crystal Mason, a black mother of three, was sentenced to five years for voting when she didn’t realize a past felony conviction made her ineligible. A life’s value is a product of their fortune and fame, cloaked in the illusion of their benefit to the world. Simply put, if you have money, you are more likely to survive and be remembered. You can afford the necessary healthcare for most illnesses and injuries, the healthiest food, and many other amenities. And say you work yourself to death, you can buy plaques, donate money, and leave a financial legacy behind.”
What is the value of a human life in 2020?
"The question’s complexity resides in the fact that how we arrive at a price tag on human life says a great deal about our priorities. The price tags, and the methods used to develop them, are a reflection of our values as a society. They are infused with influences...

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