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To: Just another Joe

NO, I absolutely do not want someone denying me from participating in the sports and activities that may shorten my life. But then again I am willing to accept the personal responsibility that goes with those choices.

For example, if I get stranded on a hillside in Alaska, I don’t expect the local taxpayer to have to foot the bill for my rescue. If you want to ski in an avalanche area more power to you, but why should the locals have to foot the bill for finding you and the other unfortunate bystanders you wipe out because you are irresponsible.

Freedom is not free nor is personal responsibility. I do not want to pay for your bad habits and their consequences. But more power to you if you are willing to accept the outcome of your behavior.


42 posted on 02/02/2011 5:18:03 PM PST by TxDas (This above all, to thine ownself be true.)
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To: TxDas

And since you have already all but admitted that smokers pay more into the health care system than they take out of it, what’s your beef?


43 posted on 02/02/2011 5:24:05 PM PST by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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