I'm sorry my good sir, but I seem to have missed something you consider to be important. Why shouldn't I be willing to sacrifice myself to save others? Is it suicide that bothers you - would it be different if I worked in a hazardous environment or went on a one-way research mission to Mars?
Yes, I have to say someone who would equate the value of their existence into money as someone I have serious issues if they are discussing public policy. If that is your perspective on the value of something I feel is most precious, you may have other ideas that would have a core fundamental assumption that life does have a price and with that, make some choices easier.
Sidenote: My statement contains no underlining political comments about a "
certain" wedge issue that is used in politics in America. After reading my comments, I didn't want you to think I was even hinting at that.