Summary Of Invasion Of Privacy By Amitai Etzioni

The reading talks about where the line should be drawn between doing what is good for society and an invasion of privacy. Amitai Etzioni claims that what makes a good society is concerns for public health and safety even if it means the diminution of privacy. He gives an example that infants should be tested for HIV early on so it can be treated. However, the test will show that the mother is a carrier, there for violating the privacy of the mother. The problem occurs when it becomes a requirement that infants should be tested.
Just as health care professionals can advise patients on what treatments they should undergo, but cannot require any treatment at all, unless endangering the public. With that being said, the parents of the infant must