The problem is that we don’t KNOW which test may uncover the fatal disease that can be avoided if caught early. I support the right not to have these tests if people don’t want them. For those who do, I support their right to choose to have them, as well. I am all about freedom. You are probably right that some of these tests carry risks in themselves. No one should be forced to take them.
My only point is that these tests do reveal diseases when they are present, and not to take the tests involve a level of risk.
I don’t agree that just because a test comes back negative that it was useless. On the other hand, I have had some drugs prescribed that I quit taking after a while because they did nothing for me.
I was not upset with you, but you sure seem upset with me. I meant no harm.
This freedom to have “tests” you speak of is all well and good.
I don’t want to pay for them. At this time, I am paying for them.
I say the individual should have to pay-to-play so to speak.
I don’t mind dying if it is my time. I will take measures to stay as healthy as I can with the knowledge I have.
I will go to see doctors for major emergencies. Wounds, breaks, alarming pain, infection...etc.
I grew up with a very disabled brother. He got that way because he was drunk and ran his car into a tree at 17. My mother went to extraordinary lengths for 30 years keeping him alive. Tubes, surgeries, pills, whatever...you name it.
Now some believe that is right. To some degree I guess I do. But my brothers quality of life was beyond sad. Not just my opinion, his opinion. My mother guilted him into staying alive for her. Abuse and guilt. And of course the multitude of medical personnel agreed to it all. More sickness, more willingness, more money. Greed and selfishness wins.
I choose to live my life my way. I trust God more than I do you or the overused tests and drugs being pushed on us.
I addressed you the way I did because you responded to me with sarcasm.
Usually if someone wants a friendly debate, they don’t resort to sarcasm. It is a way to make fun of someone. That is what you did.