No comparison

Posted By: LK on 2008-04-27
In Reply to: Me too - T

How can you compare a family history of cancer (genetic cause) to all the multitudes of health problems caused by smoking (a voluntary choice). That makes no sense at all! Why should those of us who live healthy lifestyles have to pay for those who choose to be unhealthy? If you get cancer because it runs in your family, that's a totally different thing. There's nothing you can do about that.

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Should They Be Fired? - 39 Whirlpool workers suspended over smoking lies
- What is shocking to me here in most responses - Please sm
- Big brother in action again - all freedoms are disappearing
- While I don't proport smoking, I'm not sure - mtroadie
  - I agree - insurance companies are in it for big bucks (sm) - Carolina
    - And just wait until they start using your DNA sm - JellyRoller
- Yes, they should be fired and required to refund - every penny insur paid out on them.
  - Are you prepared to list every risk - that you do, or even might do?
  - I think the obese should have to pay extra for - health insurance too....
    - Applicants with weight issues are usually charged higher - premiums and/or with exclusions.
      - I know I do... - nm
    - OK, while we're at it - here's some more
      - Don't forget the people who live near an - mtroadie
      - Obviously, you haven't had much experience with insurance. - Risky behavior does get rated!
        Obviously your on the side of insurance companies - but still the rates go up
        You're missing the point entirely. - SM
        So corporate cheating is fine - but wrong for the little guy
      - EXACTLY!!! - LOL - nm
      - Good reply! nm - Carolina
    - Well they do get rated up if they buy individual plans (nm) - Carolina
      - Nope. Spheris will charge extra for obesity and smoking - starting next year.
        i think that's an excellent idea. Nobody should pay for your - laziness or your vices but you. n/m
        Wow, judgemental much? How about those of us who pay sm - Live and Let Live
        wth are you talking about? - confused
        Maybe she means illegal aliens - freebies for their kids drive up health care costs
        What a surprise (not) - after what they pulled last year
    - Me too - T
      - No comparison - LK
    - And the noncompliant! Grrr......... - Yes, and........

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It's not really a fair comparison - that may be what she said to you (sm)
but although it may not be true about you it doesn't mean it isn't true about her. I am sorry she said that to you and I would never say any of that to my MIL or about her other than on here on an anonymous board. But thanks for your opinion.

uh, weak comparison;
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Comparison very much valid. Having seen & followed
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Most of you missed the point! It wasn't "in comparison
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again, weak comparison; we are educated in BCP now, she is famous and rich
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