Posted by so on June 7, 2005, at 14:51:51
In reply to Re: so's request, posted by Dr. Bob on June 7, 2005, at 1:45:32
> How about when you read those posts?
>
> BobNot because I agree with one side or other, but because as a citizen, my laws are being put down and I feel I am being associated with something called "pathetic", "hypocrisy" and "a joke" if I don't aggressively oppose those particular laws. And since the things I might be seen as "pathetic" for considering involve how much tar and benzopyrenes I inhale and what risks that might pose, I feel the insinuation of hypocricy could not only put me down, it could tend to interfere with my critical thinking about my own health.
This reminds me of the anti-drug commercials, where they say other kids use peer pressure to persuade their friends to use or approve of illegal drugs. I feel I'm being put down if I don't agree with the ones who call drug laws hypocricy.
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