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Yeah, lets sell cigarettes and blame consumers for health issues because, you know, capitalism is the best system we have and the burden is on the consumers.


The burden IS on consumers though. Tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and even bottled water can be harmful in excess. How about video games and porn? I don't think it's the government's job to tell you that you can't have basic things like that just because it might make your health worse in some way if you go crazy with it. Capitalism isn't there to teach you moderation, it's to get you what you want or need efficiently.




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