Great example.
I can't disagree with what you say in regards to the variable nature of Responsibility.
I mean, there are baseline measures of 'health' in the medical field, ie., cholesterol levels, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, aerobic capacity of the lungs and on and on, and being inside/outside of 'established parameters' constituting good/bad health, but then you hear about people with perfect numbers keeling over dead, out of the blue. I have my own idea of responsibility that makes sense and works for me, but I can't say that my definition is a universal one and applicable to all. Your final comment, "Is it irresponsible to be born to parents who are irresponsible?", and the ramifications thereof, only reinforces to me the highly philosophical nature of your question. I don't see a simple answer to such a complex question.
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