our medical system treats symptoms

[Monica]

I honestly believe Monica, that it's irresponsible to say that "Cancer, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, etc. patients don't belong in hospitals." when it's effectively a crap shoot with holistic medicine, and the lack of ability for most people to understand their minds and bodies to the degree necessary to remedy illness.

It's a crap shoot either way.

But ok, I concede that when I made that statement, I was thinking about those who are willing to take responsibility for their health and do the necessary lifestyle changes. Not everyone is willing to do that, so you are right, for THEM it would be a crap shoot, just as for those who ARE willing to do that, the medical route would be a crap shoot.

So, I will rephrase: Those who choose conventional treatment (hospitals, surgery, drugs, etc.) should have the freedom to pursue it.

Those who choose alternative treatments should have the same freedom.