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By Pat Cashman While doing things yourself is an admirable concept, not everything falls neatly into the DIY category. Take a vasectomy for example. Those should almost always be done by a doctor---one qualified in that discipline. Doctors of philosophy, letters or divinity are poor choices. But sometimes even a less risky procedure---done by a qualified professional---can be trouble. Especially in an unfamiliar neighborhood. A true story follows. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");GA_googleFillSlot("west-seattle_story_text_region_slot_1");
A few years ago a friend named Paul went on an overseas vacation. Well, not technically a vacation---unless you enjoy sandstorms and artillery fire. Paul traveled with a TV network that was broadcasting from the war in Iraq---not exactly Club Med. While Paul saw and heard plenty of action during his weeks in the Middle East, he said he never felt in real mortal danger---except one afternoon in Amman, Jordan. “I have never felt greater pain in my life than I did that day,” he said, his eyes still watering from the memory. “And all I wanted was a haircut.” read more |
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