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Old 03-06-2005, 03:36 PM   #131 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by KMA-628
I would also note the story mentioned in this thread about the guy that got sick 12 years after quiting. That tells me that not every smoker that quits is going to save the gov't or the taxpayers any money.

So, it almost seems six-to-one-half-dozen-to-the-other on this.
This is because you are looking for a short term solution... Yes, those who quit now may get cancer 12 years later. But those who never start because of the bans (directly or indirectly) are good results... but results that will take time to realize.
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