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Gilbert MainesA cigarette smoker rationalizes that not all smokers are affected; maybe they will be lucky. An alcoholic and others are similarly in denial.
It is one of the symptoms of the disease.
For a long time I felt that those who had a problem (which I perceived to be self-inflicted) were worthy of no sympathy nor consideration from me. Now however, after looking at related diseases I am of the opinion that in many cases there exists a mental disorder which compells a person to behave in a manner which anyone would agree is not in the best interests of the addicted individual.
Such maladies include bolemia, alcoholism, self-mutilation, beastiality, gambling, excessive coffee drinking, pediophilia, smoking, drug addiction and many others ranging from the common to the abhorrent.
Some feel that it is an employers responsibility to dignose and help correct the employee's mental problem, where possible, since the sick employee is powerless to evaluate his behavior accurately.
I contend that Rose's employer did nothing to help in the diagnosis nor correction of his problem. MLB imposed sanctions on this player once his playing career was over. That is an example of irresponsible performance IMHO.