JFTC and smokers

[Brian3576 0]

i find it amazing that some women who did the JFTC are smokers

How do they justify smoking and banging the drum for cancer research ? do they equate the possible cancer they are trying to give themselves and breast cancer as totally different things? Is one kind of cancer kind of ok to be trying to give yourself but another kind of cancer is terrible and worth raising funds for finding cures?

how do the smokers look breast cancer victims in the eye? i know i'd feel a total twat being a smoker and then trying to raise money for cancer awareness and cures !

[quade 4]

What was the last addiction you had that you tired to give up?

I don't condone it, but I sure as hell understand the issue.

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[skydyvr 0]

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ii know i'd feel a total twat being a smoker and then trying to raise money for cancer awareness and cures !

Ah, the crappy troll of the day.

Unlike you, most people understand that smoking is an extremely tough habit to break. Should one be disallowed from participating in cancer research until they can successfully quit?

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[AggieDave 6]

What is it with drivers that can't obey all the traffic laws bitching about bad drivers?




If you know anything about traffic law you'll realize that even "good" drivers break some sort of law in the transportation code every single time they drive.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[kallend 2,148]

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What is it with drivers that can't obey all the traffic laws bitching about bad drivers?




If you know anything about traffic law you'll realize that even "good" drivers break some sort of law in the transportation code every single time they drive.

After extensive study over 4 decades I have reached the conclusion that those who drive faster than me are homicidal lunatics, while those who drive slower are morons.

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[AggieDave 6]

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After extensive study over 4 decades I have reached the conclusion that those who drive faster than me are homicidal lunatics, while those who drive slower are morons.

If you rode a motorcycle you'd have a more indepth finding from your study.

The rules change a bit when even a minor fender bender means you could die or be seriously hurt.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[kelpdiver 2]

you can search the archives on this exact question.

short answer - they're unrelated, and irrelevent.

Do you refuse aid from the Hell's Angels (or group X) because they're not always nice people?

Skydiving isn't exactly safe either. Another one of those Walk for the Cure events would have much lower risk to participants' lives.

[billvon 3,118]

>Do you refuse aid from the Hell's Angels because they're not always nice people?

To be fair, a "Hell's Angels Crusade against Loud Motorcycles" might be seen as a bit hypocritical.

[Zenister 0]

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>Do you refuse aid from the Hell's Angels because they're not always nice people?

To be fair, a "Hell's Angels Crusade against Loud Motorcycles" might be seen as a bit hypocritical.

but just imagine the fights!!

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[rhys 0]

they don't know the cause of breast cancer but smoking is definately a cause of lung cancer.

people choose to smoke but they don't choose to have breast cancer, maybe the research will help people find out if they are doing somthing to make them more succeptible to breast cancer.

people can smoke if they want!

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix

[speedy 0]

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but smoking is definately a cause of lung cancer.

So are you saying non-smokers never get lung cancer?

Dave

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[wmw999 2,588]

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So are you saying non-smokers never get lung cancer?

Re-read the sentence -- he said it was A cause, not THE cause.

And it's most likely a contributing factor, and not a cause, since not every smoker gets lung cancer. Some smokers get breast cancer, some don't.

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[peregrinerose 0]

It's no different than people in the medical profession smoking, and quite a number do.

If people want to make a difference socially, they need to live what they preach. I don't understand how that makes a difference from a financial/fundraising stance though. A bit hypocritical (like the docs who smoke), but so what?

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