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in reply to Re^2: Do you smoke tobacco?
in thread Do you smoke tobacco?

Hear Hear! ++ while (1);

Too often an individual's choice, consequences, and personal responsibility are ignored as the government babysitter gets bigger and bigger. Stomp on the citizen to "save the country" some would say...

- jbWare

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Re^4: Do you smoke tobacco?
by digiryde (Pilgrim) on Sep 23, 2004 at 07:39 UTC
    I believe it is a persons right to smoke. I also believe it is my right not to have my tax moneys support their illnesses. I belive it is the ordinary citizens right to seek compensation from smokers, that smokers should be liable for the illnesses and physical damage they cause (respiratory issues, etc.) There are other causes of respiratory illness/irritations that need the same treatment, but tobacco, fossil fuel engines and similar products are rather troublesome.

    Personal rights and freedoms as always have the restriction of stopping when they cause harm to other people.

    -digi