Why does this always happen?
By worldwise1
@worldwise1 (14885)
United States
June 16, 2008 6:45am CST
We see it over and over again when a famous person dies usually. The TV news and talk shows and even some of the radio talk shows will trot out the experts that list all of the reasons that led up to the death. Why can't it simply be that it was the person's time to die? I believe that when it's your time no amount of effort and life-saving applications will prevent it. Do you believe this to be true? I know that in the case of accidents life-saving techniques can be very helpful, but this is different. That is why I also feel strongly that many of the tests we are urged to undergo are just a waste of time. Most of you have probably heard the one about the person who has just walked out of the doctor's office with a clean bill of health only to drop dead of a heart attack. What is your opinion?
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3 responses
@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
16 Jun 08
Hello Friend,
Its my opinion that no matter where you are (even a hospital), and no matter what you are doing, no matter how well you are living, when its your time to go, nobody and nothing can stop it....well nothing short of a miracle that is.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
19 Jun 08
I couldn't agree with you more, jer!
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
16 Jun 08
I think they should just let them be. It is an invasion of their privacy. Let them rest in peace.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
19 Jun 08
They have very little regard for the family in these situations, Thoroughrob, only seeking to boost their ratings.
@GardenGerty (169534)
• United States
16 Jun 08
I find some tests helpful, and have gotten some of them free in the last two years. Bone density, cholesterol,triglycerides, blood sugars. I have a blood pressure monitor that I can use at home. Yes, there are some unforseen cases, and unforseen deaths. I have no intention of trying so hard to save my life that I lose the quality of life. I want to do what I can to be healthy, though. There have been some tests I have refused.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
19 Jun 08
That's interesting, GG, and I would like to know which tests you have refused. I firmly believe that in some instances no amount of testing and life-saving techniques in the world are of any help.
