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The week's question
In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: InParadise   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: The Healthcare Plan Most People Should Buy
Date: 02/19/26 5:26 PM
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Of course it is easier for someone who isn't in any serious medical issue to say "I don't want to become a burden to anyone, etc. and would rather end my life when it gets close to that point" than actually go through with it. I can think of a number of medical issues I wouldn't want to live through but then again, would I have the courage to actually end my life? Wouldn't be an easy thing to do for most people.

Lots of Alzheimers in my family and I have seen it up close and personal. Doing my best to avoid it, but if I get it, there is no way I wouldn't pull that trigger. I am not afraid of dying as much as have a fear of living while not being alive. NOT putting our kids through that.

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