People so often choose to be ignorant. Or make excuses for unhealthy behavior. How do you explain smoking, otherwise?

I mean, there is no argument, in the medical establishment or anywhere, that it is deadly, and yet millions smoke. How much easier to eat the way you've been taught to?

Last time I saw my diabetic (and obese) mother order a stack of pancakes and pour syrup all over it, I just couldn't keep silent. Can you believe she told me her doctor told her she could? That it was only pastries covered in sugar that she wasn't allowed.

[sigh]

What can you do? Her doctor didn't tell her that. She must know better. But will do anything to excuse her addiction.