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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Leave it to DCUM to try and find some way to explain a tragedy that puts the blame squarely on the victim.

Ladies, I got news for ya: Everyone dies. You will die too, and when you do we will do our best to find a way to say "If only she had/hadn't done X, she would have lived forever."[/quote]

dp  Yes, we all know we will die but, there is a big difference between 52 and 85.[/quote]

And sadly as much as we like to think it’s our choice, it’s actually not. Crap happens, and good people often die young through no fault of their own.  That’s life.  We’re so protected in so many ways, but not always and not in all ways.  Some of us will die, some of us will lose loved ones, all far too young, and it will be no one’s fault.  Life is a crapshoot.  Some of us have been lucky so far, and for some of us, luck will run out soon.  That’s just the way it goes. [/quote]

Actually not quite true. You are trying to make things black and white. It is much more complex than that. Lifestyle issues such as drinking, smoking, unprotected sex, using drugs, eating bad fats, etc do absolutely increase our chances of early death. Genetic facts play a roll too. Risk taking plays a roll. This is not blame people and say it is their fault. Addictions, etc are hard to fight and genes can be pretty bad even if good lifestyle choices help. Your chances of dying before 60 are much lower if you were blessed genetically and lead a healthy life and didn't engage in major risk taking. If you ride bikes and motorcycles without a helmet and say skydive often your chance of early death may go up.

Sure you could be hit by a bus, but more likely if you are say jaywalking, riding a bike too close, etc. Yes, you are right, some people just run out of luck, but there is plenty you can control if you want to increase your chances of longevity.[/quote]

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