Having just about ‘gotten over’ the incredulously inept ‘Evidenced Review’ compiled by Linda Bauld & Co, which has reviewed very little and has proven nothing at a cost of £487,000 we find another bombshell awaiting on the horizon.
Researchers will spend £445,000 on smoking, drinking and overeating.
Scientists have begun a search for answers as to why people start smoking, drinking and overeating. Now I ask all of you good people out there, do we need scientific research to ascertain as to why any of us do any of the above, if not actually all three? Even more astounding is the fact that ‘they’ are getting a £445,000 grant to actually do this ridiculous study!
It appears that Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, St Andrews and Glasgow universities will be whacking up yet another free hand out in the name of scientific exploration. Question: why five universities for three topics?
Public Health Minister Michael Matheson said: “This work will mean important access to information and expertise that will be collated for the first time. What!
A quick survey of f2c members reveals the following: –
Smoking: tried it as a kid ’cos I saw lots of others smoking-and liked it, so I’ve carried on.
Can’t beat a couple of fags before ‘n after a funeral-‘orrible occasions.
It’s a social pleasure-well, it was until them smoke bans came in!
I love a fag-so what!
A wee rollie calms me doon when ah’m stressed.
Drinking: well it’s Scotland innit, everybody drinks in Scotland so when in Rome etc…!
What better way to finish a day’s work than a wee drink and a fag?
How can you not go out and have a drink?
Socialising? it’s all about ‘avin a drink an’ a laff ennit!
I’ve never attended a wedding yet where there’s no booze!
Overeating: didn’t know I did! I was brought up on 3 square meals a day so I’m hardly likely to change now.
Can’t help it these days with McDonald’s on virtually every street corner.
I just love Chinese take-aways after the pub.
Six pints of Stella and a chicken Korma with rice-brilliant night out.
Can’t beat a good fry-up after a night on the piss razz.
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That’ll be £445,000 please Mr Michael Matheson, cheque made payable to freedom2choose.info if you please.
(My sincerest thanks to all f2c’ers who spent months diligently recording there smoking, drinking & eating habits. HMG expects every man/woman to do their/there duty!)
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