karen1953

I only use Non Latex equipment, to many people have a reaction to Latex.
But very good points on all you have said, especially the above about a course.

solman98

Military used layex on us, they figure a reation would give them something more to work on....

But 20 years of annual self-aid and buddy care training was helpful in more than one instance.

PhxHHR

1) The internet and forums such as this (as well at blogs, etc.) are not supposed to make sense, especially since they are conveyors of people's off-the-cuff remarks.
2) I agree that humans, as a collective society, do indeed suck, and I have consistenly done my part to contribute to the overall degeneration of our society.
Besides, we're all commenting on something that we cannot do anything about because it happened far away as well as in the past. Additionally, our silly comments in this forum won't change anyone's behavior in the future - we'll see far worse things than this in tonight's news, tomorrow's news, and so on. Oh well, I'll just continue taking care of myself and my family and doing my best for them - the world is far too big, complex, and idiotic for me to wonder "what would I have done in this situation?"

betterof2evils4

The reason we study our histories is so that we do not make the same mistakes we have in the past.

PhxHHR

This is based on the premise that you've made mistakes in the past that you now regret, and wish to learn from them. We may also learn from experiences, and not only mistakes. Besides, your statement is generalistic in that you're giving (only) one reason for studying the past - I read quite a bit, some of it being histories, etc., and I do so mainly for enjoyment, not for learning from other's mistakes.

Snoopy

Sensitive, aren't we, PhxHHr.

My comment was not directed at you, although you apparently assumed so, since you felt the need to defend yourself .

betterof2evils4

You got me there. Perhaps I should have said "a reason," and not "the reason." We shouldn't learn solely from mistakes, but all experiences good and bad. And, as you said, we don't always learn from contemplating past happenings, but I believe something can be learned from every situation, and I choose to take advantage of the opportunity. Just my , though.

Sorry for detouring the previous conversation, people.

PhxHHR

1) Anyone who knows me would laugh you out of the room if you made the claim that I was sensitive - in any way.
2) Your comment referred to "humans", and despite my previously mentioned insensitivity, I still qualify in many ways.
3) My statement was not made in defense, it was simply an elaboration on your comments - read it closer.

Snoopy

I'll might answer later....I'm trying to determine when you became the rule maker of forums. I'm researching Forum rules generally, and can't find anything about restricted to "off the cuff" remarks or they're, " not to make sense".

PhxHHR

"You'll might" indeed. Man, I love messing with retirees.....