Excerpts from a touching and poignant reflection on the dignity of life from columnist Cal Thomas:
My Brother’s Valuable Life
How does one measure whether a life was a success, or a failure?
Some would measure it by recognition, that is, how many knew the person’s name. For others, the measure of a successful life would be the amount of wealth accumulated, or possessions held. Still others would say a life was successful if the person made a major contribution to society — in medicine, sports, politics, or the arts.