Sir Ranulph Fiennes

[Drisgirl]

I cant decide -is he selfish or selfless?

He is at 64 going to attempt Everest.He has a history of heart problems.

He has a young child and his comment (should anything happen to him) was -she has a fantastic mother.

He is raising money for charity but does anyone think that he is entirely self focussed at any cost?

[Oneeyedvic]

So do you think that only childless people should be elegible to join the forces etc?

[RevFunk]

Who cares??????

[LoftyLottie]

No Oneeyedvic, of course I don't. There is an element of risk in doing any job and of course much more in others such as the fire service, police, etc. However, life is one big risk and people in the civilian or military forces it is also their llivelihood and supports their families.

This man takes it upon himself to undertake risky challenges only to benefit himself. It is not necessary for his livelihood or the welfare of others. It is self indulgent and, as such, is OK if you have no family, specifically children.

His priority should be his child.

[LoftyLottie]

And, of course, people in the forces also take risks for others which is unselfish.

[nedflanders]

The poor guy has prostate cancer, I'd rather die trying to climb everest and raising �2/3million than die in pain in a hospice in a couple of years time.

[LoftyLottie]

Has he been told that his prostrate cancer is terminal, ned?

[Oneeyedvic]

This man takes it upon himself to undertake risky challenges only to benefit himself

Well to benefit prostrate awareness.

And to benefit charity (Marie Curie Cancer - �3 Million).

His goal is to have donated �15 MILLION in his lifetime.




With regards the services, people make a choice to take up those careers - they could easily work in a factory or office and not expose themselves to as much risk - that is what you are saying Sir Ranulph Fiennes should do.

What about those who raise money by bungee jumping or skydiving - should they also be stopped?

[Hellyon]

In the past I have admire him but on this trip I think he is being very selfish - apparently his wife doesn't want him to go.

[Oneeyedvic]

His wife doesn't want him to go but is supportive of him - as she says �I wouldn�t have entertained a relationship with a man aged 60 expecting him to change,�

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/artic le3635226.ece

[birdie1971]

Drisgirl - I agree that my words were rather harsh - apologies.

[LoftyLottie]

Oneeyed Vik, I am firm in my belief that those that take unnecessary risks for their own satisfaction are selfish if they have young children, and yes I suppose that would include bungee jumping, etc.

Life is full of risks that we have to take, and if we have no responsibilities then that is just fine!

I am trying to remember the name of the female mountaineer who died in recent years and left two young children. She could have put a hold on fulfilling her own ambitions.

Our children should be our first priority regardless.

You keep asking me the same question Oneeyedvic, so that's perhaps why I keep repeating myself.

[jedimistress]

My dad drinks wine and snacks every night sits watching TV or reads his papers. He is killing himself too with his lifestyle. He has had 2 heart attacks. I'm sure he is not the only one with this unhealthy lifestyle. Is he selfish too? Is he the only one who leads this type of lifestyle?