The paradox seen here is people want a cure but they do not want to risk their lives for it. You ask the person given the clinical trials If they would risk their own life to save those for the future. They may say yes or they may say no. The ethical dilemma we face is if we do proceed with clinical trials then drugs will not be made because the FDA would not allow it. If we do proceed with clinical trials the ethical dilemma is how much do we value human life to the extent of risking another’s life.
I agree with the points of view of a terminally ill individual as long as the terminally ill individual agrees and agrees only to be tested upon.