They are of equal worth in a spiritual sense. Society doesn't put the same value on them but that's because of economy and the economic output their life generate for society. Value is subjective to who you think puts value to something. If there is a God, he doesn't care about economy. :)

He'll lose almost all of that phalanx when he leaves office. What does that say about the value of his life? It's the continuity of the office we value, in this case.

From the OP:

> Let's not conflate human worth with value to society.

You're mistaking value to society with human worth, the exact distinction the OP wanted to make clear.

Oh, you mean the guy who's the subject of a criminal investigation and has had half of his campaign taken down over money laundering, influence-peddling, and fraud? That guy? Weird example, but okay.