They say there are two types of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data and

When a decision is made to perform surgery on a minor, it is always because doctors have determined that it is more dangerous to wait.

I’m not even going to address the completely unfounded claim of some nefarious cabal of doctors.

Here is where we differ: I believe that the very smart people who go to school to study these exact issues for many years, practice for decades, review one another’s work, and spend a lifetime studying the outcomes of the surgeries are in the best place to decide what should and shouldn’t be allowed.

If an individual, their family, and an entire team of doctors determine that something is safe and advisable, I trust that decision much more than my uneducated feelings.

You have not been banned for your opinions, but for your conduct. Saying deliberately shocking or offensive things to “gauge the mindset of a community” is trolling, and is not allowed here. I hope that after taking a short break from the community you can return to engage more authentically. Please feel free to PM myself or another mod if you have any questions in the meantime.

As others have said, not everyone has the same reaction to caffeine. Some people (esp. with ADHD) find it refreshing and even soothing, while others with a sensitivity have a strong reaction like racing heart, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping.

You didn’t really give much info, but I’m guessing by the question you are in the latter.

If you enjoy it, switch to tea or decaf (which still contains a small amount of caffeine). If you don’t enjoy it, then some people get an energy boost from ginseng or the like.

Maybe 3-4 times a year. Can’t see using it more than that at this point.

No, this week I’m pretty sure they will actually make it home. How could it go wrong?

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Steak dinner with the wife

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