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Re: OT...Are we killing ourselves...or what?
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Posted by D.L. on January 13, 2004 at 08:20:58 from (216.67.186.250):
In Reply to: OT...Are we killing ourselves...or what? posted by Sad in SD on January 13, 2004 at 06:50:33:
...wonder how the good colonel came to this conclusion??? is he a doctor? did he work with some "black program" which developed a super secret technique to infect certain individuals with deadly organisms? was he witness to a mean-spirited right-wing conspiracy???
obviously, some professions have inherent risks... coal miners (at least in years past) suffered "black lung"... construction workers risk serious injury or death on an almost daily basis... you get my drift...
as far at the farming industry goes, think about it... farmers work long hours on a daily basis, in all sorts of weather, breathe in just about anything imaginable (from dust to chemicals) and face the risk of working around all types of machinery... the list could go on! I'm saddened when I hear of anyone's passing... but in this case, its usually the result of a lifetime of hard work in unfavorable conditions... not a government plot to save money!
On a positive note, we can learn from all this. We are more aware than ever of the hazards we face on a daily basis. It is a personal choice to wear safety glasses, a respirator, or various types of protective clothing when working with or around hazardous materials. There are things WE can do to minimize the risks associated with the activities we enjoy!
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