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To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (32959)	3/18/2003 11:36:09 AM
From: gypsees	Read Replies (2) of 57110

I think there are a lot of other subsidies that are much more absurd than that of tobacco. And I do think you will get your wish. Pretty soon your health insurance won't pay if you have a heart attack because you're 20 pounds overweight. And they might not go for asthma medications if you live in a heavily industrialized area. I personally think it's ridiculous to harp about smoking when anyone who has ever smoked KNOWS it's not good for you. But it is a "choice" people are allowed to make (for now). I think it would be more productive from a health standpoint to focus on the industries that are polluting the environment and really dirtying the air but it's easier to attack the consumer. I agree with you about personal responsibility too but that is a dying idea. Too easy to sue someone and get a windfall or blame it on the government. I don't think I'd ever pass jury screening for a case where personal choice leads to a sorry outcome ;o)...

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