[berdie]

If I had the education and dedication...I really don't think it would matter how or why they were ill. But that's just my view of the nature of humanity.

Most people want to be helped, in spite of their vices, "do not ask for the bell tolls..it may toll for thee".

[cyborg]

How a person got sick wouldn't matter to me either if I was a physician. I also agree that most people want to be helped but I'm shocked that someone would rather lose legs than take a doctor's advice. I probably shouldn't be though. I see it right before my eyes on a daily basis.