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From: archiel@hercules.UUCP
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Subject: Re: WHY SMOKE?
Message-ID: <224@hercules.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 20-Jun-84 12:28:24 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun 20 12:28:24 1984
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Where did the idea that smoking "in moderation" is not harmful come from?
It sounds like something in a full-page ad from the Tobacco Institute, and
we all know what their stake in this is!  Medical studies have shown that
light drinkers (one drink, beer, or glass of wine a day, on the average)
are healthier than tea-totalers.  This has been attributed to the tension-
relieving  properties of alcohol, which is a depressant.  I know of no studies
concluding that smoking in any amount is anything but harmful to one's health!

Smoke if you must, but don't try to claim that it is a harmless habit when
done in moderation.  Think of how many more heavy smokers could get started
"to be cool with the guys" if they are told, "hey, a few a day won't hurt you
a bit."
-- 

				Archie Lachner
				Logic Design Systems Division
				Tektronix, Inc.

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