06-28-2012, 09:31 PM
(06-28-2012, 08:38 PM)kandrathe Wrote: And, there are self inflicted morbidities, like alcoholism, or obesity, or lung cancer due to smoking. To me, it's easier to manage these things when you put the burden of some decisions back onto the decision maker. It seems a bit harsh, but if you want to smoke, fine but don't expect us to pay for your emphysema or cancer treatments.
There's a whole lot that this line of thinking leads to. Sports can be dangerous, so don't expect us to pay for your broken leg you suffered while skiing. Driving is dangerous, so don't expect us to pay for your injuries suffered in a collision. You didn't put sunscreen on? Have fun paying for your own skin cancer treatments. Where do you draw the line?