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Post by RS Davis on Apr 13, 2004 21:32:43 GMT -5
I meant, natural selection, Darwin-style. Antibiotics kill bacteria, but not always all of them. Some mutated bacteria have genetic qualities that make them less susceptibel or immune to an antibiotic altogether. These mutated bacteria survive and multiply, passing the anitbiotic-resistant trait on. It's becoming a pretty serious issue in the health-care industry, as many antibiotic resistant strains of such things as Streptococcus, which can be fatal, are proliferating. Thus, I think there is a legitimate public health reason to restrict antibiotic use to those who legitimately need them. And, since there's no real "recreational" use for them anyway, no one's quality of life would be negatively affected by making sure they're not used indiscriminately. That makes a lot of sense. You've changed my mind. - Rick |
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Post by penguin on Apr 13, 2004 21:58:06 GMT -5
That makes a lot of sense. You've changed my mind. - Rick Wow, that hardly ever happens. I mean me changing someone's mind, not you being open to changing yours.  Hell, I'm even for decriminalizing heroin, so you know I have to have a persuasive and sound reason for being in favor of controlling distribution of a consumer product.... |
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Post by RS Davis on Apr 13, 2004 23:06:03 GMT -5
Wow, that hardly ever happens. I mean me changing someone's mind, not you being open to changing yours. Hell, I'm even for decriminalizing heroin, so you know I have to have a persuasive and sound reason for being in favor of controlling distribution of a consumer product.... Well, my mind is hardly ever changed - I usually know what I am talking about. But I am always open to changing it. You know what else is rare? Penguin using smilies... - Rick |
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Post by penguin on Apr 14, 2004 21:00:11 GMT -5
Penguin using smilies... - Rick Yeah, I know, I hate those things, but in this case I wanted to make sure you knew my intent... |
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Post by RS Davis on Apr 15, 2004 1:53:38 GMT -5
Yeah, I know, I hate those things, but in this case I wanted to make sure you knew my intent... Gotcha. I'm addicted to those things because I am always worried about that intent thing... - Rick |
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