One last quick post before I go to sleep...

This is very much a case of multiple truths at play.

The Sundering did reduce those it struck into lesser lifeforms. They're weaker, lost their memory of what once was, are more prone to sickness and live shorter lives.

Emet-Selch views the Sundered as lesser beings as a result of those traits in a manner not dissimilar to how a modern day human views a colony of ants.

The Sundered view themselves as worthy of living, flawed as they may be.

All three of the above are applicable and true, which ties into the matter of the thread's premise. It's all a matter of perspective, not at all black or white and the characters involved are all dealing with circumstances that are very bleak and unfortunate.

Some of my favourite characters are Sundered beings - such as Hien, Magnai, Thancred, Varis and Regula. I'd assume many here arguing from Emet-Selch's point of view have Sundered characters amongst their favourites too.