When the value of a human life is calculated according to the economic contribution a person makes to society (as reflected in their income-earning potential),what is the most reasonable conclusion to draw
A)It is possible for a retired or disabled person to have no value to society.
B)Construction workers in high-rise buildings are more valuable than average office workers.
C)Retired people who volunteer in their communities are more valuable than physicians.
D)All workers have equal value.

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Calculating the value of a human life based solely on their income-earning potential means that the value of a retired or disabled person would be considered lower since they are not able to contribute monetarily to society. This is not an ethical or humane way to determine the worth of a human life.

When the Value of a Human Life Is Calculated According