Yes, but perhaps while his last years were not so good, it is possible that had he not taken those steps his last decade might have been significantly worse? (View Post)

Politically it is interesting too. Fundamentally it returns health to the concept of an individual responsibility rather than something "the state" should nanny everyone cradle to grave. In… (View Post)

I have often thought that if my comparatively healthy lifestyle leads me to being fortunate enough to still be healthy in my eighties, I might take up smoking again (used to enjoy it in my 20s) and p… (View Post)

Wow that is really interesting. thank you for that (View Post)

The first won't happen under Tory or Labour, regrettably, mainly because Labour has scorched the political earth for a mixed economy solution. Your second suggestion is extremely discriminatory … (View Post)