Why is it that so many health care providers--nurses and technicians in particular--are grossly overweight? Many of these people are beyond fat, they're obscenely obese.
I don't understand how someone can care for those who are suffering from diabetes, heart conditions, high blood pressure, etc., (all diseases caused or aggravated by excess weight) and not be motivated to control his or her own weight. Having the end result of overeating right in front of should be motivating but it isn't.
Why? Is this simple denial? (I'm a health care worker. This won't happen to me.) Or is it over-identification with the patients? Or is the solace of food a way of battling the horror of watching over people as they die?
I don't really have an explanation but I'm stunned that these people provide such a poor example of healthy living to their patients.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
The Pope and the Sex Abuse Scandal
The Vatican's reaction to Sex Abuse Scandal during Easter Week was predictable if sad. The Fascist, like most popes, is an old guy, surrounded by cronies from his past. They too are old guys. They're all out of touch with why people are so pissed about this.
The Curia Gestapo kept stating that the Church would not allow itself to be intimidated by "petty gossip." They clearly don't understand that the charges are not petty gossip, they are the result of criminal sex abuse by priests who molested children. This went on for generations, covered up by bishops and clearly, Rome itself. This is not gossip. This is fact.
The old guys still think it's a sin to mention the Church's short-comings in public and cause a "scandal." Once again, they misidentify. The scandal is in the molestation, not in bringing it to light.
The Fascist hasn't said a word himself. He probably thinks that's beneath his papal dignity. But the Church is not the authoritarian monster it once was and this crisis will not evaporate. It will only grow larger until it's dealt with.
It will be interesting to see what happens next.
The Curia Gestapo kept stating that the Church would not allow itself to be intimidated by "petty gossip." They clearly don't understand that the charges are not petty gossip, they are the result of criminal sex abuse by priests who molested children. This went on for generations, covered up by bishops and clearly, Rome itself. This is not gossip. This is fact.
The old guys still think it's a sin to mention the Church's short-comings in public and cause a "scandal." Once again, they misidentify. The scandal is in the molestation, not in bringing it to light.
The Fascist hasn't said a word himself. He probably thinks that's beneath his papal dignity. But the Church is not the authoritarian monster it once was and this crisis will not evaporate. It will only grow larger until it's dealt with.
It will be interesting to see what happens next.
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