How Much Is Human Life Worth? - John R Schroeder - June 1985

John R Schroeder

How should we measure the value of human life? "Life is infinitely more precious now!" exclaimed Margaret Thatcher after escaping the Brighton bomb. But not everywhere is life precious! "Life is cheap in Mexico," wrote Bruno Lopez from San Juan Ixhuatepec. His remark was in reference to damage payments for the massive 1984 gas explosion near Mexico City. A grieving widow couldn't believe her husband's life was worth only two million pesos (US$8,800). - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library