What if? It's the basis of many stories. We ask. We ponder. We wonder.
On Tuesdays I throw one out there. What if? It may be speculative. It may stem from something I see. It may be something I pull from the news.
Make of it what you will. If a for instance is not specified, interpret that instance as you wish. And if the idea turns into a story, I'd appreciate a thank you in the acknowledgements 😉
Since I've been down with a cold for the past couple weeks...
What if you got sick, but the only treatment for it was illegal?
(I kind of cribbed this one from Star Trek: Picard. While it wasn't a major plot point, it was an important detail in season 1. Then again, it was kind of critical.)
Turning without a blinker is illegal, passing in the wrong lane is illegal, running red lights is illegal......I don't mind being rebellious!
ReplyDeleteThis fully depends on how sick. Miserable sick, absolutely be ok with it. I would cave.
ReplyDeleteWhat does legal mean if you don't exist?
ReplyDeleteIllegal, but what penalty? And who would be affected? I mean, if I’m going to wind up in jail, in solitary confinement … maybe it’s not worth it. If the person who helps me get the illegal treatment winds up in jail … no, my kids aren’t going to ruin their lives like that.
ReplyDeleteOoh. Hard one. I agree, it depends on just how sick one is. I wouldn't do it. Life has an ending, and this would be fine with me.
ReplyDeleteWhat pops to my mind is what is happening in some states right now. To save a woman's life an illegal action must be taken. Even with the consequences. Some religions forbid some treatments, so illegal to them. No right or wrongs with our health I don't think. Maybe I can imagine the illegal treatment has experimental uses going on!
ReplyDeleteI read about certain forms of seizures only being treatable with a substance now legal in your state and mine but once illegal everywhere. If it was my child, I wouldn't care if it was illegal, if evidence based science had proven the illegal substance worked.
ReplyDeleteI would do it.
ReplyDeleteIn s heartbeat! If it would benefit me or my family/friends, I would do this without question.
ReplyDeleteI'd absolutely take it, illegal be darned!
ReplyDeleteI’d weigh the severity and risks carefully. If it meant survival, I might consider it despite the legal implications. It’s a tough ethical choice with real consequences to ponder deeply.
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