King dig raises ethical questions
I have followed reports on the search for King Richard III's remains with interest, but wonder if the dig raises ethical and moral questions?
Can disturbing a grave ever be justified on the grounds of mere historical curiosity as opposed to the advancement of knowledge?
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What is to happen to the bones of any friars which are dug up on the site and tested for DNA?
Secondly, I cannot see how Richard, or his reputation, will benefit even if his final resting place is discovered.
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Am I alone in thinking that it is a pity that the tens of thousands of pounds being spent on this will-o'-the-wisp project could not have been used to fund something more worthwhile?
Ralph Green, Leicester.
Comments
by graydjames
Friday, September 07 2012, 6:32PM
“Ledecestre has it spot on.
Mr Green is plainly not much interested in, or concerned with, our heritage and our history.
It might be a long shot, but if they were to find the resting place of Richard III it would be huge. Plus he can be given what would almost certainly be a more appropriate burial than that he received in 1485 - and why not, despite his shocking past.”
by Graham_LE8
Friday, September 07 2012, 12:16PM
“Who is King Dig, and why is he raising ethical questions under the pseudonym Ralph Green?”
by Ledecestre
Friday, September 07 2012, 8:57AM
“I'd have thought thqat the bones would be re-buried in consecrated ground as happened to the bones of those found during the Highcross excavations. Also it is to the advancement of knowledge. The final resting place of a King of England is surely a worthwhile effort even if I don't think they'll honestly find it. Add to which the disocvery of the friary church which has been lost and can hopefully at last be put back on the map and protected for the future surely outweighs any ethical questions?”