Thursday, January 27, 2011

Should tobacco companies be held responsible for smoking-related illnesses and deaths?

            Many people would like to blame smoking companies for smoking related illnesses and deaths or even try to sue them. I do not agree with that, people who choose to smoke should also make the decision to accept the consequences that comes with smoking or at least educate themselves on the health risks that may occur. I could see where tobacco companies could be at blame if they tried to keep it a secret that smoking is unhealthy for you, but they don't. When you buy a pack of ciggarette's there is a label right on the side of them called the surgeon general's warning, explaining that quitting smoking reduces health risks. People just need to take responsibility for their own choices and not blame others when something goes wrong. 

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