Rafal, I agree with your feelings and attitude. In addition to the unnecessary medical cost and work required to treat people for preventable "accidents", there is the trauma to family and friends as well as lost time and expense to employers. While I am not sure that I want government playing the role of protector, it is most unwise for individuals not to do all they can to protect themselves from injury, such as wearing protective eyewear or helmets when appropriate. I have had my share of injuries in my 74 years and most could have been avoided but I am still here and sound of everything except mind. Thank you, Lord, for all of my blessings, my wife being the greatest. Geezer
________________________________ From: rafal kedzierski [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 3:17 PM To: texas cavers tc Subject: [Texascavers] RE: New laws Lots of rules are made for a reason and should be adhered to. Working in the hospital, I see a lot of cases of preventable trauma - and I'm not referring to obesity and diabetes - but mashed/thrown out of the vehicle category. And while human tragedy of having someone be on ventilator for the rest of his/her life may be high, there is a real cost of taking care of trauma that affects all of us. Various studies in literature show that behavior leading to anywhere between 30-70% of accrued medical care cost is preventable. So anytime you look at your ever increasing health insurance bill, part of it is due to those wanting to express their 'freedom.' Fine, I don't have a problem with that, as long as the society and medical providers and society have the right to pull the plug on someone - which is currently not part of the game. Rafal Maverick Grotto ________________________________ Bing(tm) brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now.<http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MLOGEN&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MLOGEN_Core_tagline_local_1x1>
