Good Judgment

I heard on a TV news report that some doctors and scientists believe children (under age 20) increase the chance of getting brain cancer if they use cell phones. Since the skull is still thickening, the energy from the phone can penetrate the skull futher than in an adult. Still, other scientists don’t agree.

As I was watching the report, I thought about cigarettes. Warnings of the cancer risk from cigarette use was once promoted as false. The season premiere of Boston Legal was on TV last night. The main story line was about “big tobacco” and the debate about cigarettes and whether or not smoking causes cancer. In that story, big tobacco was found guilty. So how come kids still start smoking and get hooked? There is certainly enough credible information available that proves smoking is harmful. Are they really falling for the cigarette ads?

I wonder if this cell phone debate will be similar. Most people won’t be willing to give up their phones. But do children really need cell phones?

Individual good judgment can’t be replaced by science.

Comments

[Ginger Johnson]

Good judgment indeed - how very right you are Barb. How about I buy a round of common sense, on the house?! ginger

[Ginger Johnson]

Good judgment indeed - how very right you are Barb. How about I buy a round of common sense, on the house?! ginger

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