Comments on: Laura Bush Skin Cancer Flap http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/ Online Journal of Politics and Foreign Affairs Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:12:43 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Dr. Lycka http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/comment-page-1/#comment-107415 Dr. Lycka Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:57:59 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/#comment-107415 Laura Bush's cancer is a "big deal". Here was a perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and prevention. Instead, her "no big deal" comment continues to reinforce sunworshippers and tanning salon frequenters aren't doing any harm. Do yourself a huge favor - get to know what to look for. Skin cancer is largely preventable and curable - if caught early Dr. Barry Lycka President Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation www.canadianskincancer.com Laura Bush's cancer is a "big deal". Here was a perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and prevention. Instead, her "no big deal" comment continues to reinforce sunworshippers and tanning salon frequenters aren't doing any harm. Do yourself a huge favor - get to know what to look for. Skin cancer is largely preventable and curable - if caught early
Dr. Barry Lycka
President
Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation
http://www.canadianskincancer.com

]]> By: Anon http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/comment-page-1/#comment-107329 Anon Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:11:36 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/#comment-107329 I think our press corps is seriously out-of-whack. I dislike Bush, and have as many problems with the administration as anyone, but the First Lady's health is none of our business. And I also think the hunting incident was blown out of proportion. And the "macaca" incident, and... This country needs to have a very serious discussion about what to do about Iraq and Islamic terrorism in general, but instead the press is focusing on this manufactured controversy?! I think our press corps is seriously out-of-whack. I dislike Bush, and have as many problems with the administration as anyone, but the First Lady's health is none of our business. And I also think the hunting incident was blown out of proportion. And the "macaca" incident, and...

This country needs to have a very serious discussion about what to do about Iraq and Islamic terrorism in general, but instead the press is focusing on this manufactured controversy?!

]]> By: McGehee http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/comment-page-1/#comment-107323 McGehee Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:10:47 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/#comment-107323 <blockquote>Mrs. Bush is entitled to her privacy. Let’s wish her a swift and complete recovery.</blockquote> I agree. That's ours for 2006, Anjin. ;-)

Mrs. Bush is entitled to her privacy. Let’s wish her a swift and complete recovery.

I agree. That's ours for 2006, Anjin. ;-)

]]> By: just me http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/comment-page-1/#comment-107320 just me Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:52:07 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/#comment-107320 I don't think being a public figure, and an unelected one at that means you have to disclose your health status. Outside of serious health issues, I don't really think politicians should be expected to do so either. I don't think being a public figure, and an unelected one at that means you have to disclose your health status.

Outside of serious health issues, I don't really think politicians should be expected to do so either.

]]> By: Unpartisan.com Political News and Blog Aggregator http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/comment-page-1/#comment-107319 Unpartisan.com Political News and Blog Aggregator Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:51:15 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/#comment-107319 <strong>Laura Bush Had Skin Cancer Tumor Removed...</strong> First lady Laura Bush had a skin cancer tumor removed from her right shin in early November. The pro... Laura Bush Had Skin Cancer Tumor Removed...

First lady Laura Bush had a skin cancer tumor removed from her right shin in early November. The pro...

]]> By: anjin-san http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/comment-page-1/#comment-107305 anjin-san Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:54:32 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/#comment-107305 Mrs. Bush is entitled to her privacy. Let's wish her a swift and complete recovery. Mrs. Bush is entitled to her privacy. Let's wish her a swift and complete recovery.

]]> By: Triumph http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/comment-page-1/#comment-107282 Triumph Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:29:50 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/laura_bush_skin_cancer_flap/#comment-107282 Lets just hope that Laura comes out of it OK. Lets just hope that Laura comes out of it OK.

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