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pendy · 16-12-2005, 17:50

So when are we going to charge all those people who get run over and need hospital treatment because they stepped off the pavement without looking? That's self-inflicted, if you like.

My nephew died of a virulent form of lung cancer at the age of 46, never having smoked in his life. My cousin is 80, has smoked at least 20 a day since she was 18, and is the picture of health.

What about industrial illnesses? - should we refuse treatment to ex-miners who develop silicosis, because they knew the risks?

I can see the point of saying to someone that they will not get a particular operation unless they make a lifestyle change - in some circumstances, as Lettie says, it is self-defeating. George Best managed it though, he got a nice new liver and proceeded to cane it to death.

16-12-2005, 17:50	#23
pendy Resting in peace Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 1,123 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 910	Re: N H S So when are we going to charge all those people who get run over and need hospital treatment because they stepped off the pavement without looking? That's self-inflicted, if you like. My nephew died of a virulent form of lung cancer at the age of 46, never having smoked in his life. My cousin is 80, has smoked at least 20 a day since she was 18, and is the picture of health. What about industrial illnesses? - should we refuse treatment to ex-miners who develop silicosis, because they knew the risks? I can see the point of saying to someone that they will not get a particular operation unless they make a lifestyle change - in some circumstances, as Lettie says, it is self-defeating. George Best managed it though, he got a nice new liver and proceeded to cane it to death.