I think less of people supporting causes that affect them

[hopkincr]

I hate when people "open their moth[sic]!"

Thanks Spellcheck.

 

[RevKev]

I find this thread mildly appalling.

 

[GoeHaarden]

I find this thread mildly appalling.

Same!!!

Easy for people to say some of this stuff without walking a mile in others' shoes...

 

[KayaBrew]

As a brain cancer survivor, I am deeply offended by the OP. There's a special place in the penalty box for people that are so ignorant.

 

[KayaBrew]

No, I don't have kids. And I never will.

We all thank you for that.

 

[kombat]

As a brain cancer survivor, I am deeply offended by the OP.

At the risk of offending you further, you just made my point for me, perfectly.

You clearly care deeply about the cause of brain cancer. Not because you objectively evaluated all of the issues affecting mankind and decided that brain cancer is the most serious one where your attention could produce the most benefits, but because it directly affected you. That's entirely my point.

Had you never contracted brain cancer, you would most likely continue to afford it the same consideration as you do many other equally serious causes, like Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS, or Boko Haram kidnapping young girls and forcing them into marriage. But none of those things affect you.

I'm not saying it's bad, or even irrational. Of course you care more about things that affect you directly than the things that don't. I'm just saying it doesn't make you a hero.

 

[GoeHaarden]

At the risk of offending you further, you just made my point for me, perfectly.

Dude, you called it "selfish" in your OP. To criticize anyone for supporting a cause that benefits others is beyond ignorant...

You have some truly misguided thinking.

 

[KayaBrew]

At the risk of offending you further, you just made my point for me, perfectly.

You clearly care deeply about the cause of brain cancer. Not because you objectively evaluated all of the issues affecting mankind and decided that brain cancer is the most serious one where your attention could produce the most benefits, but because it directly affected you. That's entirely my point.

Had you never contracted brain cancer, you would most likely continue to afford it the same consideration as you do many other equally serious causes, like Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS, or Boko Haram kidnapping young girls and forcing them into marriage. But none of those things affect you.

I'm not saying it's bad, or even irrational. Of course you care more about things that affect you directly than the things that don't. I'm just saying it doesn't make you a hero.

Wow...just wow. Your logic is stunningly idiotic. And did I ever claim to be a hero? No.

 

[passedpawn]

True heros moderate homebrew forums. I don't even brew beer.

You're welcome!

 

[brewbama]

I understand what the OP is saying. I never thought a thing about stroke until it affected me personally. We are not promised tomorrow. I hope the OP never experiences a tragedy but if (s)he does I hope for peace and understanding. I believe true heroes are men and women that will never hit the headlines. Silent professionals.

 

[Zuljin]

True heros moderate homebrew forums. I don't even brew beer.

You're welcome!

Nobody brews. PKU.

 

[hopkincr]

Seriously? We just got everyone back down to earth and you have to stir the muck. Nobody said there aren't any other professionals that deserve recognition. They did however use ONE (a doctor) as an example. Please re-read your old saying and let the sleeping dog lie.

How rude of me to not consider how my post might negatively impact you. It's very unfortunate that my post made you read and post. In the future I will make sure I consult you prior to any posting. Again, please accept my sincerest of apologies.

 

[TANSTAAFB]

I have a dear friend who suffers from cystic fibrosis. He was born with it, shouldn't have lived to 20 but now in his mid 30's due to advancements in our knowledge and treatment options. Of course he (and his wife, and his friends, and his family, and his co-workers...) support the charity efforts that fund much of this research. He doesn't give 2 sh!ts about being a hero or whether you think less of him, he'd just like to be alive a little longer. OP, you should really just stop and disappear quietly into the background while you can rather than continue to dig yourself deeper trying to justify and rationalize your backwards opinions. You're entitled to be an a$$hole but don't get pissed when people call you out on it.

 

[arturo7]

Better to support a cause that affects you than to support no cause at all.

 

[MaxStout]

By OP's thinking Lou Gehrig must have been a real arsehole. Cripes, the disease was even named for him. What a tool.

 

[Homercidal]

I don't support any cause. Don't want to be accused of anything!

 

[day_trippr]

So apathetic...

 

[passedpawn]

I don't support any cause. Don't want to be accused of anything!

Is there a apathetic movement? I'd be interested in that. Tshirts? Thanks.

 

[MaxStout]

I'd join, too, but I can't seem to muster up enough interest to do it.

 

[Knightmare1]

Nobody to make the T-shirts

 

[November]

Is there a apathetic movement? I'd be interested in that. Tshirts? Thanks.

https://youtu.be/oELL7hfKYfA

 

[Homercidal]

Hold onto your hats, my friends! The wildfires and hurricanes are going to wreak havoc with your moral sensitivities just... about... NOW!