[conservatism_IS_compassion]

I'm glad to see here the idea that "zero risk" is a liberal concept.

American Conservatism conserves the American tradition of freedom to innovate--not the status quo. What is "zero risk" but the conceit of absolute protection in the herd?

People unwilling to be, to some extent, experimental subjects, hardly deserve to benefit from the sacrifices of past human experimental subjects.

They are also pretty weird, in that there's no such thing as ultimate physical safety in this life--eventually we'll all reach the "desperate ill" stage.

Those who think the status quo is safety, must think that there is a cure for Alzheimer's Disease. There isn't, you know--and it's far too common in octagenarians to merit complacency.

[spoiler2]

Many older male smokers have cut down their circulation levels, to the point that using Viagra helps them retain erectile abilities.

Perhaps these same people are functioning as a fairly large study group that will reveal measureable improvement in their lung function, as well as other circulation related diseases, as was originally intended.