It's always sad when someone dies.  But one good Letter to the Editor, or
phone-in to a TV or radio talk show, could result in hundreds or thousands
of people NOT dying of cancer further down the road, because they get an
opportunity to learn the truth and change their diet.

As I already ackowledged, Linda (Lynda?) McC. has accomplished a lot of
admirable things in her life.  But by using her fame to promote
vegetarianism, she may have caused, or at least contributed to, many people
becoming sick or even dying themselves -- and those deaths are just as sad
as hers.

As I also mentioned earlier, some news media were suggesting that people
should honor her by becoming veggie themselves.  If you believe in the
paleo diet, you must realize how misguided that would be.  If someone can
use the publicity about her to promote a healthier diet, then her death
becomes a way to save many lives -- that strikes me as a truly honorable
thing to do, and it fits my philosophy that even a bad event like a death
can have some positive result.

I can hear the howls of protest already!  Valid criticisms always sting
more than gratuitous insults ... I said I wouldn't get into a flame war,
and I've kept my own posts civil.  To those of you have disagreed with me
strongly but politely, with some logic or facts to support your view:
Thanks for having a grown-up conversation.