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Hypocrisy, Health & Well-Being

The Hippocratic Oath: "I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure. I will remember that I remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings, those sound of mind and body as well as the infirm," has been shoved aside for the Hypocrisy Oath of the loudest voices: "We will care for those we choose to."
It started when we shut down, essentially, mental health care in the 80s.
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Apr 17, 2023 at 3:12pmWeb
Show threadStar AasvedApr 17, 2023
It started when we shut down, essentially, mental health care in the 80s. It has continued with women's health when a fetus is more important than the life of, and potential long-term effects on, the lives of the pregnant woman. We've come to - a la Fahrenheit 451 - the banning of books because some think them inappropriate and believe they should guide how other parents raise their young. …
Show threadStar AasvedApr 17, 2023
And, importantly, it has extended through 10 states (at this writing) shoving those born to a gender that doesn't fit them into a potentially hellish landscape of teenage years.
What will happen next? Which other members of our society - American citizens - will we shunt aside because certain legislators believe their own narrow viewpoint best serves their prejudiced constituents, pushing ahead to serve their radical base to stay in power? …
Show threadStar AasvedApr 17, 2023
I've often said one of the problems in this country is that people believe they should mind the business of other people. Early on, when I had that thought, it seemed rather minor: Unacceptable haircuts and clothing in the 70s, for example. Now, however, It seems anyone easily offended by their neighbor, community, or even a book, has a more important voice than the rest of us.
Each and every American deserves care. …
Show threadStar AasvedApr 17, 2023
Each and every American deserves to live their life as they wish. Not, of course, including the senseless murder of others although the hate of those who are "different" has had a major impact as well, reflected in mass shootings and hate crimes.
Where has our humanity gone?