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traceydm · #1 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 05:38 PM

http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/408/14275.html

i just came across this article and frankly i'm shocked!
tobacco companies have a loophole that allows them not to disclose 500 chemicals contained in tobacco that may be causing cancer????
wtf!!!

.this crap really gets on my nerves!!

Michael · #2 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 08:04 PM

If you smoke, you know it will kill you.

Exactly what chemicals do it aren't all that relevant, probably.

But, I see your point. It's a product that is consumed and the ingredients should be listed. However, food makers can use the word "spices" to protect their secret recipes. Tobacco manufacturers also have closely-guarded recipes worth millions. How can they protect their recipes and also disclose all the ingredients?

Don't get me wrong, I think they're terribly evil companies. But, I try to see both sides of any issue.

ileso · #3 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 01:49 AM

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Tobacco manufacturers also have closely-guarded recipes worth millions

... of lives.

these evil companies work not within their conscious but within legal loopholes to operate. in indonesia for lack of laws they are openly targeting young people in advertising wich isnt illegal there. so its an open free for all. third world countries with lax laws are an easy target for these companies. seriously, these guys DESERVE to be drawn and quartered

ileso · #4 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 01:50 AM

and yet, we have a healing herb that doesnt even need to be smoked... and its peaceful and illegal??! i hate double standards..

traceydm · #5 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ileso

and yet, we have a healing herb that doesnt even need to be smoked... and its peaceful and illegal??! i hate double standards..

this is the part that makes me soooo furious.
i realise that other companies do the same thing, but they don't all sell products that are openly known to kill people and that are so highly addictive.
our world hacks me off so much some times.

Michael · #6 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 09:46 AM

You could say the same, exact thing about every alcohol producer on the planet.

traceydm · #7 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael

You could say the same, exact thing about every alcohol producer on the planet.

and that's my point......these things are legal!!