There was a recently asked question which included the following quote:

There was a recently asked question which included the following quote:

There was a recently asked question which included the following quote: "[It involves] the murder of a seaman on a liferaft. Apparently, there were not enough provisions to allow everyone to live, so they drew names/straws in order to see who would have to sacrifice for the entire boat. The men on the boat faced murder charges when they arrived on land and I believe were convicted." My question is: Is this ethical at all? Is the life of one insignificant enough to be taken so others can live? And is it any less ethical if the person volunteers to be killed? Thanks. ~Kris S.

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