There are many good reasons why we won't and shouldn't give up our tan Kira Cochrane asks "why can't we give up the tan?" ( Going for the burn , G2, 7 July). The answer is simple: we are not convinced that the alleged harm outweighs the obvious benefits, and we dislike the bullying, fear-mongering campaign against sun exposure. Skin cancer statistics are used to scare, not educate. Almost ...