Consider the statement "Euthanasia could lead to a lack of compassion when dealing with the elderly, disabled, or the terminally ill." Choose the best symbolization of this statement.
A) None of the answers are correct
B) ( e & d) & t
C) ( e & d) v t
D) ( e v d) v t
E) e & ( d & t)

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The statement suggests that euthanasia could lead to a lack of compassion in three distinct groups: the elderly, disabled, or the terminally ill. The use of "or" in the statement indicates a logical disjunction, which is best represented by the "v" symbol, making option D the correct symbolization as it captures the inclusivity of any of the three conditions (elderly, disabled, terminally ill) being sufficient.

Consider the Statement "Euthanasia Could Lead to a Lack of Compassion