The journey of life is perilous and full of sacrifices. When you think of it, humans did not survive this far based on our survival instincts only, we live upon the sacrifice of others. It was done willing, with just one thought in mind, for the greater good. In the history of mankind there has always been emphasis on the need for sacrifices for the benefit of the many, the concept of the greater good.
How do I define it? A phenomenon that warrants the ultimate sacrifice of a few to ensure others blossom in prosperity. It is not a concept strange to mankind though it has been used on many occasions by selfish men to pursue their undying ambitions. Apart from that, it can be said that at every point of mankind's revolution, some sacrifices were made either voluntarily or not, it is a due that is paid with blood, tears and anguish.
If there was an hidden cure for cancer within my gene, would I be willing to sacrifice myself to be experimented on? Being a lab rat for a long period of time is definitely not something I would consider a pleasant experience. A choice like this means, having a life becomes impossible. Suddenly becoming the property of pharmaceutical company, while they take turns to pull body apart, stabbing every area of my body with tiny needles. In that moment of pain and anguish, I wonder what thoughts would cross my mind, probably something heroic like, it is for the greater good.
Saying no to an idea such as this, would definitely be understandable. I don't know about others, I have always been the type that is terrified by the thought of going near hospitals. The smell of its surroundings makes me feel sick, it is line I could sense some rotten blood or decaying body somewhere, the thought of this makes it a lot difficult for me to relax. I guess it must have something to do with the fact that I wasn't born in an hospital 😅, probably if I was born in one I would have been a little bit fond of it, not terrified.
Knowing this about myself, would I still be willing to live in an hospital to be experimented upon, without knowing when it will end, a place I can barely tolerate for 5 minutes. The idea is definitely difficult to swallow but aside from my fear for hospitals, the only thing stronger is my principles. The thought of having what it takes to reduce the suffering of mankind, would make it less difficult to say yes to an idea such as this.
This have nothing to do with patriotism or heroism, it is just the feeling of wanting to do what is right despite the odds. I have never witness anyone suffering from cancer but from what I know about cancer, it is the kind of disease that doesn't care about age differences, it takes both the young and old. It is the kind of disease that lies dormant within every human, binding its time. It is one of the most cruelest disease, it doesn't kill fast but slowly, snuffing live out of its victims.
Have seen people suffering from cancer seeking assistance from others online, it is at this point they really become pitiable. The disease has placed them in a situation where they have no one else to turn to, all their resources has been exhausted. We have different types and categories for cancer, there are some, the moment it is detected, it is like a sudden detection of death sentence. Do you know the most sad part of this disease, is watching people counting the days they have on earth.
People say for terminally ill patients, there perspective about life suddenly changes. They become overwhelmed with fear, the fear of knowing they have just little time left could change anyone. Eventually some of them accept their fate, while struggling with the pain and fear, they begin to cherish the little time they have left. If only the suffering was one sided, what about their loved ones that would be left behind.
They also partake in the countdown and watching till their loved ones is no more. I'm not sure you know but the ones left behind are always the most pitiful, they have to live with the memories of their loved one who is no longer around anymore for the rest of their lives. Having what it takes to ensure billions of people around the world, don't ever have to deal with a pain like this, it is a choice I will jump at.
Knowing I have a cure for cancer, would it make the experiment acceptable? Like I said, the pain of being experimented upon for almost a life time is almost more painful than death. But then, sacrificing the comfort of just a person to save the life of billions feels like a small price to pay, though it is definitely an unpleasant one.
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