tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32234652.post2877102224801036180..comments2023-10-31T10:52:42.959-04:00Comments on - PERSPECTIVE -: Cough, Cough!Allan W Janssenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168659604725040986noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32234652.post-61554012752473088452007-01-02T10:56:00.000-05:002007-01-02T10:56:00.000-05:00I had some questions about "why should we have to ...I had some questions about "why should we have to go to the point of suing them when we can just ban it to begin with!"<br />This is always an argument from people who believe that the State has the obligation to protect them. Sorry folks, the laws of nature say the first person to look after your well being us YOU! Why do you think our kids are so coddled now-a-days!Allan W Janssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09168659604725040986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32234652.post-81779534257511467342007-01-02T10:52:00.000-05:002007-01-02T10:52:00.000-05:00Yes, cigarrettes are addictive and this has to be ...Yes, cigarrettes are addictive and this has to be noted on any product. ALSO, in the case of something like smokes, it should also be very easy to sue them for any health problems to the point where if they are giving people something that makes them sick the lawsuits will drive them out of business in a hurry. That way you don't infringe on anyones rights but bad stuff will clear itself up in a hurry!Allan W Janssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09168659604725040986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32234652.post-59731252374289700822007-01-02T01:59:00.000-05:002007-01-02T01:59:00.000-05:00sententient: In 1963, while I was in high school, ...sententient: In 1963, while I was in high school, they were teaching about the link between smoking and various ills that included cancer. <br />Even longer ago than that people were very aware of the addictive qualities of tobacco.<br /><br />The World War II generation, and earlier, can plead ignorance. The rest of us can't.<br /><br />I realize there are some who would have the government control every aspect of their lives. Freedom and personal responsibility are frightening concepts to some.Buffalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09506163971202956086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32234652.post-7662808398964750062007-01-01T19:12:00.000-05:002007-01-01T19:12:00.000-05:00We are having our rights stolen in wholesale lots....We are having our rights stolen in wholesale lots. How can people not see it?Buffalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09506163971202956086noreply@blogger.com