Gambling with life

You think it will never happen to you. That is... until it hits you square in the face. It is probably a nice argument.

For one, I had a great-granduncle who smoked and took his share of whisky/brandy everyday of his adult life. He died of old age at 96 .

On the other hand, I have a 72-year old granduncle who had breathing difficulties and had to be admitted to the hospital so that they could clear his windpipes that were clogged from decades of smoking. He smoked since he was nine.

Two old guys with different stories. But there are others who may have suffered at an earlier age, succumbing to the ailments due to their vices.

Let me use another example. Say... the Mat Rempits who terrorize our roads. They ride and swerve dangerously - never thinking about the safety of themselves and most importantly other people who may be affected by their actions.

It's all about the thrill, the andrenalin rush, and pure silly pride for all the wrong reasons... that is until they get the shock of seeing their friend die in front of their eyes.

I'm not saying that gambling is bad simply because we have to make choices or take risks in our lives everyday. It's just that we ought to act in moderation and know our limits.