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Originally posted by dhamsaic
It's up to those that are already addicted to quit.
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I disagree. It's really in everybody's best interests to find a way to help people beat their addictions. I'm not going on statistics here, but here's how I see it:
--Lower health care costs for everyone...b/c those insurance companies are saving money that would be used to treat smokers ailments. Not to mention...
--Better health for others: Less people smoking means less secondhand smoke out there. A benefit for nonsmokers.
--Lower crime: People on drugs or alcohol commit crimes...crimes they may not commit if under the influence. Tobacco is a stretch here, sure, but people have killed or robbed others over cigarettes.
To me, it's more than saving those from starting...why give up on those that already started?
01-13-2002, 02:42 PM
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