WTF Stories of the Week - Page 319

Betty · 05-31-2011, 08:27 AM

http://whitepowermilk.com/

CoasterMatt · 05-31-2011, 09:12 AM

Wow... I finally found something on the internet that made me almost gag.

Betty · 05-31-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Wow... I finally found something on the internet that made me almost gag.

almost...

Moonliner · 05-31-2011, 08:26 PM

Speaking of unfortunate headlines. I saw this on CNN today...

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Horse herpes forces kids to ride sticks

alphabassettgrrl · 06-01-2011, 10:55 AM

Gargling milk to purify it????? I sincerely hope that's satire. Because that's awesome and funny but if they're serious that's nasty.

Stick ponies- I didn't believe it, either, but Rachel Maddow had video. Apparently horse herpes is a big deal and people are being very very careful with their horses until this dies out.

Kevy Baby · 06-01-2011, 06:22 PM

'Handcuffed by policy': Fire crews watch man die

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SAN FRANCISCO — Fire crews and police could only watch after a man waded into San Francisco Bay, stood up to his neck and waited. They wanted to do something, but a policy tied to earlier budget cuts strictly forbade them from trying to save the 50-year-old, officials said.

The story

Alex · 06-01-2011, 07:34 PM

If they shouted "Are you sure you want to die?" and he shouted back "yes sir, thanks for asking," then I'm ok with it.

Betty · 06-02-2011, 06:45 AM

Shameful. Who needs "death squads".

Betty · 06-02-2011, 06:46 AM

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If they shouted "Are you sure you want to die?" and he shouted back "yes sir, thanks for asking," then I'm ok with it.

Never been suicidal have you?

Alex · 06-02-2011, 10:55 AM

Depends on what you mean by that, in the sense that I have decided to kill myself, no. In the sense that I have given the option serious consideration as a way to resolve certain issues, then yes.

That said, it is a personal belief that suicide is an acceptable personal choice and while those around such a person should certainly try to talk them out of it if they are aware of it since the decision is generally not a smart one, the person ultimately should be allowed to proceed if they desire so long as their method does not put others at personal physical risk.

I know many people disagree, and I don't at all deny that many people choose suicide for horrible reasons, nor that any suicide, however rational, may have horrible emotional impacts on people they know. I also do not extend this consideration to minors.

And I know that almost everybody disagrees with me, but that's my view. And so other than the hassle this guy caused others, I don't have a problem with him deciding to kill himself (unless he's a minor and I missed that).

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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Gargling milk to purify it????? I sincerely hope that's satire. Because that's awesome and funny but if they're serious that's nasty. Stick ponies- I didn't believe it, either, but Rachel Maddow had video. Apparently horse herpes is a big deal and people are being very very careful with their horses until this dies out. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	If they shouted "Are you sure you want to die?" and he shouted back "yes sir, thanks for asking," then I'm ok with it.
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Shameful. Who needs "death squads". __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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06-02-2011, 10:55 AM	#3190
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Depends on what you mean by that, in the sense that I have decided to kill myself, no. In the sense that I have given the option serious consideration as a way to resolve certain issues, then yes. That said, it is a personal belief that suicide is an acceptable personal choice and while those around such a person should certainly try to talk them out of it if they are aware of it since the decision is generally not a smart one, the person ultimately should be allowed to proceed if they desire so long as their method does not put others at personal physical risk. I know many people disagree, and I don't at all deny that many people choose suicide for horrible reasons, nor that any suicide, however rational, may have horrible emotional impacts on people they know. I also do not extend this consideration to minors. And I know that almost everybody disagrees with me, but that's my view. And so other than the hassle this guy caused others, I don't have a problem with him deciding to kill himself (unless he's a minor and I missed that).
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