I don’t quite understand why the writer says “non-elective” in this context. Isn’t the argument (which I completely reject) that this is in fact elective surgery thus wasteful and dangerous? But I completely agree with your point, just confused by the author’s choice of words.

There’s a family picture with kids on the shelf and you’re pushing an unsecured firearm in the home? This is one you’ll want to apologize for Lifehacker. I usually love you but this is dangerous!

My brag is I held it all together with a dying parent and a moody teenage child. I am the shit...in quite a shit show.