Being a libertarian in social matters allows me to really get a kick out of this debate.
I don't worry about people killing themselves smoking. I think its their right to do something harmful to themselves.
I don't have moral questions about helping out the worlds largest tobacco company in order to use some of the profit for my pet social programs and to get a feel good buzz that amounts to nothing changing in the status quo.
I don't feel bad if I buy stock in PM.
My conscience is clean.
It vaguely reminds me of the 'I think abortion is wrong but I support a womans right to choose.'
I'm glad I don't have to morally balance something I think is morally wrong and choice, its got to be difficult.
Tobacco companies are evil and sell poison to people but we will help one out for market dominance so we can feel good about a baby step to some sort of regulation.
Either the thought process is just completely alien, where you can compartmentalize your logic, or its talking out of both sides of their mouths. I think I know the answer.
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Last edited by Ustwo; 04-25-2008 at 10:17 AM..
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