Thomson argues that if I am sick unto death, and the only thing that will save my life is the touch of Henry Fonda's cool hand on my fevered brow, then ________:
A) Someone should make an effort to secure my rights by getting Henry Fonda to place his cool hand on my fevered brow
B) I have the moral right to demand that Henry Fonda place his cool hand on my fevered brow
C) A doctor should intervene on my behalf to seek out a cure to my unlikely sickness
D) Henry Fonda is obligated to place his cool hand on my fevered brow if he standing across the room from me
E) All the same, I have no right to be given the touch of Henry Fonda's cool hand on my fevered brow

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Thomson uses this analogy to illustrate that even if something is necessary for one's survival, it does not automatically entail a right to it, especially if it involves another person's body or actions.

Thomson Argues That If I Am Sick Unto Death, and the Only