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Rock God X wrote:Allow me to rephrase:
Firefighters must be prepared to risk their lives on a daily basis, and actively do risk their lives every time they enter a burning building. Yes, there are measures in place to make it less dangerous, but the risk is very definitely there.
Well, an improvement, but still pretty meaningless, and out of context.
If we strip out your emotional subtext, the facts are that there are around 45,000 firefighters, and that since 1978, 82 have been killed on operational duty. Call it 2 a year, or odds of 22,500/1. That is only about twice the overall chances of being killed in a work accident in the UK.
I drive to work. That gives me an 8,000/1 chance of being killed in any given year. Far more dangerous than being a fireman. Yet to date I have not been offered a knighthood.
Rock God X wrote:If our paths ever do cross, I will happily purchase for you the beverage of your choice. This offer is strictly on the understanding that you address me as 'Lord God of the Rock Music' for the entire duration of our meeting.
A small price to pay for free beer. Though I expect you know nothing about rock music, either. ********************************* ^^ ^^ this is " h u m o r o u s " ^^ ^^
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Ferocious Aardvark wrote:I drive to work. That gives me an 8,000/1 chance of being killed in any given year. Far more dangerous than being a fireman. Yet to date I have not been offered a knighthood.
The (not very) subtle difference being, of course, that your driving to work doesn't save the lives of others. Unless you're such a good driver that your mere presence on the roads significantly reduces the odds of an accident occurring.
Quote:A small price to pay for free beer. Though I expect you know nothing about rock music, either. ]********************************* ^^ ^^ this is " h u m o r o u s " ^^ ^^
It was certainly more so than your last attempt!
Christianity: because you're so awful you made God kill himself.
We give medals for bravery. I suspect the dishing-out of real gongs such as VC's, GM's, etc. etc. is far more "considered" and awarded for specific acts of what is still quaintly termed "gallantry" but actually means seriously putting one's life in conspicuously great danger for the benefit of others ... rather than automatic knighthoods for Whitehall pen-pushers or seats in the Lords for services to backpocket-filling.
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Rock God X wrote:The (not very) subtle difference being, of course, that your driving to work doesn't save the lives of others. ..
Most firefighters lives are lost in attempted preservation of property, by far the most dangerous two things are explosions and building collapses. This is not to detract from their bravery, just your connection between risk to life and saving lives is not what you think it is.
Rock God X wrote:Unless you're such a good driver that your mere presence on the roads significantly reduces the odds of an accident occurring. ..
Needless to say, I am.
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Just read your Tate blog after going this afternoon. Intetesting that you liked Atkinson Grimshaw's Liverpool Quay as I thought that was brilliant. In the same roomI also thought Girl by Gate was superb. Also, really liked the Jacob Epstein scultures. We did not get chance to go round the whole gallery as junior tires quickly. Wouldn't mind going again and have a longer look round.
Just read your Tate blog after going this afternoon. Intetesting that you liked Atkinson Grimshaw's Liverpool Quay as I thought that was brilliant. In the same roomI also thought Girl by Gate was superb. Also, really liked the Jacob Epstein scultures. We did not get chance to go round the whole gallery as junior tires quickly. Wouldn't mind going again and have a longer look round.
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