Quote: "And why would the government waste money sponsoring this business's if it gets nothing out of it? The government actually gains from people buying cigarettes, because of the high tax."
That's it exactly. To put this in perspective, the govt doesn't fund antismoking organizations, the organizations (the big ones) have won lawsuits against the tobacco companies. So of course they're going to try to scare the crap out of you, they want to stay in business.
http://www.libertyed.org/noforce/2007/11/still-doubt-that-anti-smokers-just.html
Quote: "You state that the fact that they are expensive is because of government tax, therefore that's not a good reason to quit. But, like I said, if they are expensive in the first place, why does it matter why they are expensive? The reason for them being expensive makes no difference, the simple fact is that they are"
I'm saying they are expensive for no good reason. Yes it makes sense to quit to save money. But to say that smoking made you broke is not true, the government made you broke
You didn't quit smoking because they were bad for you, you quit smoking because the government forced you to (if it was in fact your only reason).
Quote: "Soylent Green Spoiler."
LOL, apparently you've never watched it. In one part, the lead character says "If I had the money, I'd smoke two or three of these cigarettes a day!" or something to that effect.
Quote: "You can tell yourself anything you want to make yourself feel better, but that doesn't make it true. Maybe everyone is wrong and smoking is *good* for you? Yah-- it's great for your teeth, for your energy, your breath, your skin, and your lungs. Get over yourself"
I'm not saying they're good for you. But they're not going to halve your life either. I'm convinced that simply driving around in a car is worse for your health
As for your hygiene, well, ask your smoking significant other if she minds you smoke
(it's all relative)
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