Archive for the ‘Society’ Category
Lifes like that – Is there a difference between smoking and graffiti?
Smokers choose to smoke, non-smokers choose not to. Smokers should therefore pursue their habit in a way that shows respect for those who don’t. I am not against a smoker’s right to smoke. I am not against any legal act of freedom or expression of autonomy. Tattoos for example are an expression of ones thoughts as is body piercing…
June 5, 2010
Tags: Autonomy, body piercing, graffiti, smoking, tattoo Posted in: Society 
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Life is not a precursor to death – The smoking debate continues
The smoking debate has taken another focus, this time centred on a TV commercial designed to portray what a child loses if their parent dies as a result of smoking. The commercial in question centres around a boy who loses his mum at a train station with the reflection focused on losing the boys mum for a few minutes compared to losing her for life. In the commercial the boy is realistically upset at losing his mum in a crowded train station.
May 28, 2010
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Freedom concepts – Being free to be free
The idea and concept of freedom has been expressed in many ways by many cultures. The democratic concept of freedom is probably the most talked about. The concept of being free and holding onto our freedom is right and powerful…
May 19, 2010
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What constitutes Dignity ?
Euthanasia is a subject we either hold close, or try to keep as far away from as possible. It’s a touchy issue.
My reflection on the debate is more on the issue of what constitutes Dignity….
June 4, 2009
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Smoking in Public
Those who don’t do a particular thing will usually suffer at the hands of those who do. I think they call it democracy, don’t they ?
May 9, 2009
Tags: health, kids, responsibility, smoke, smoking Posted in: Society No Comments
