I’ve had it with the argument that suggests seeing “addictive” behavior as freely chosen automatically bestows shame upon those who engage in it. It’s usually presented with the request that we “treat addiction as a disease so that people won’t feel ashamed.” This argument is so wrong, but it’s rarely questioned and analyzed with any… Continue reading Choice isn’t shame, but shame is a choice.
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Sports Writers Waiting For Player’s Relapse, and Insulting Real Victims
Baseball player Josh Hamilton was involved in a freak accident which ended in a fan’s death. With a history of addiction, the sports media is concerned Hamilton may relapse over guilt about the incident.