Purpose

(Our discussion went on.)

“The real problem is, it is a fundamental error to distinguish a procedure that aims to maintain health and another that treats a disease,” L explained.

“How about procedures that merely aim to promote beauty?” I asked.

“Same. No procedure could be excused because the aim is neither of the above, but, rather, for cosmetic reasons,” my cynical friend continued, “The very principle is, we can never determine the real purpose of anyone; all we could judge by objective means is what actually is being done. In other words, the question is not whether health maintenance or cosmetic industry should be regulated, but what types of procedure need close scrutiny.”

“This idea sounds simple enough,” I nodded.

“Not as easy as you think, but I suppose you are not interested in knowing all the practical problems in this muddy water,” L shook his head, “Alas, although the tragedy is theatrical, my personal bias is the limelight is pointing at the wrong subject.”

“What do you mean?”