I could care less how much RJ Reynolds bankrolled. It's their money and their business interest they are protecting. If I was an investor in their company, I would expect that.
On the other hand, the members of the scientific community (e.g., Cancer Society, the American Lung Association and the American Heart Foundation) of course, play themselves as the "good guys". When it's really about their job security via taxes on the cigarettes, the very thing they are against. Total hypocrisy. We don't need to keep researching this thing. We have known for decades smoking = not good for you. It is a waste of money, time and talent.
The latest, don't take antacid pills because they will give you a heart attack after decades of telling us that it prevents osteoarthritis and is a good source of calcium in the diet. Just brilliant, these guys. Anything to keep the money flowing. Like we are all eating antacid pills like candy or something when it says right on the label 2 pills equals 750 mg. They assume we don't know how to read. It is truly sad what a bunch of idiots we have become from socialist indoctrination. Scam after scam.
As far as paying for someone else mistakes, yea I'm against it. You build your own boat. If you take risk, you need to get some insurance before you take part. Simple. If you smoke, your problem. Shoot yourself if you can't deal with the consequences.
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