Posts by stormywolf39

But what’s the actual upside here? Does he just die, or do we save him only to have his brain fried, leaving him to live off taxpayer money for the rest of his life?

Regarding this:

Look, anyone can get into a car wreck without being at fault. You don't think emergency care for a crash victim should depend on their tax contributions, do you? When someone's hauled into the ER covered in blood, do they wait to figure out if there was any liability involved—like whether they hopped in with a drunk driver—before treating them? If they aren't "compliant" with some standard, do they just let them die while sorting out the paperwork? No. If they survive the initial trauma, they get treated.

That wasn't quite my point. I was thinking more about how someone constantly exposed to specific risks might actually want better coverage for the health issues naturally linked to their line of work. It’s not saying others shouldn't get help if the same thing happens to them, but I honestly believe those facing the highest risks should be the ones paying the premium for it.

The point about his behavior being risky and him wanting better coverage from Medicare because of it? Yeah, I guess 😬

I'm with you on the first part, though. 😁

Look, I’m talking about the whole picture here... there are just so many variables we need to account for 🙂

It’s just a matter of statistics... plus, I wasn't referring to primary care or dealing with congenital issues and things like that.

Edward Green said:So what, we shouldn't cover medical costs for smokers dealing with lung issues? Or for those reckless types with cardiovascular problems? What about alcoholics—including the guy who gets wasted, falls off his stool, and cracks his skull open? Or divers needing decompression chambers?

They should all undergo an assessment of their lifestyle and overall health status. Insurance premiums should be adjusted accordingly. It’s the same logic as life insurance; they grill you about every single habit imaginable before they decide on your terms and rates.

taxpayers, besides everyone else 😁

Larry Lewis2 said:Great. I hope you aren't giving your dentist a hard time too, considering how much sugar you've been eating.🥳👍

Definitely not. I can't stand being stuck in traffic. 😁

Yeah ☕ you have to take some responsibility for your own health... or just start paying more for your insurance premiums ☕

They’re playing with fire on their own account, and if they end up crashing and burning, honestly, let them.

Man, I'll never forget when Alen Vitasović lost his mind and started swearing at God during that concert for the Catholic youth over in San Diego.🙂

Why Anki keeps popping into my head 😁

Still can't find that one guy who basically gave King Henry VIII a massive beating right across his back.

Who knows, honestly. But that tattoo is 🙂 😁

I can't help but think back to this 🙏 🙏 🙏

Well, alright then 😁

kacavida 😠

Carol Jackson45 said:Yeah, because I decided so. What does my grasp of the rules of the road have to do with anything?

Just kidding. Don't get all worked up. 🙂

but it's just sitting there gathering dust🙏

😁

And you don't even have a driver's license, for crying out loud. 😬

What do you all think about 😵 😁
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