HarpPlayerGene
I'll Lock Up
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Well put, Subvet.
There is an interesting part of the anti-smoking movement that was unheard of 'back in the day' when they knew smoking was not good for you but allowed the choice anyway: The lawsuit angle.
When government actually participates in and drives these massive judgements against the tobacco industry (to the tune of billions of dollars which equates to a form of tax cash grab) they are well aware that the only way for the tobacco companies to pay off the amount is to stay in business for many years to come so they can earn the payola by selling lots more cigarettes.
Kinda' puts the pot in business with the kettle if you ask me.
There is an interesting part of the anti-smoking movement that was unheard of 'back in the day' when they knew smoking was not good for you but allowed the choice anyway: The lawsuit angle.
When government actually participates in and drives these massive judgements against the tobacco industry (to the tune of billions of dollars which equates to a form of tax cash grab) they are well aware that the only way for the tobacco companies to pay off the amount is to stay in business for many years to come so they can earn the payola by selling lots more cigarettes.
Kinda' puts the pot in business with the kettle if you ask me.