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Old 12-29-2004, 06:57 AM   #136 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Luquado
OK let's phase out alcohol too mmmkay since it's equally detrimental to your health.

And let's phase out fast food since current research shows that trans-fats may also be just as harmful and carcinogenic in the long run as tobacco.

I'm not trying to make the [flawed] slippery slope argument or troll here, just pointing out that there are several other equally harmful things that aren't being attacked for whatever reason. Maybe it's because they don't smell as bad.

you can still smoke, just not in my face. nobody's "prohibiting" smoking. smoke if you want, just don't make me smoke with you.

if someone drinks, they're not affecting you. it's only affecting them. and it's their choice.

fast food too is not affecting you. only those who eat it.

smoking, in public places, on the other hand, does affect those who don't choose to smoke.
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