How Might One Object to Rachels's Argument That the Refusal

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Essay

How might one object to Rachels's argument that the refusal to perform relatively simple operations such as those to remove intestinal blockages in children with Down's syndrome constitutes the making of life-and-death decisions on irrelevant moral grounds? Be sure to state your objection as a complete argument.

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Definitions:

Geoffrey Moore

An American organizational theorist, management consultant, and author known for his work on the technology adoption life cycle and marketing strategies for high-tech products.

Chasm

A significant gap or barrier that must be overcome, often used metaphorically in business and technology adoption contexts.

Technology Adoption Life Cycle

A model in sociology which explains how a new product or innovation is adopted or accepted, based on the demographic and psychological traits of specific groups of adopters.

Market Opportunity

The degree of customer or market demand for a specific product application.