Poisons are everywhere - "Smoking is Harmless"

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A war between smoking and not smoking is waged on a massive offensive in the United States. Nick on behalf of the Tobacco Association; Senator Ortolan on behalf of the anti-smoking group, the two groups are under the banner of their own opinions, and they will not kill each other.

The topic of the debate can be about whether God is the creator of the universe, human beings, and the earth? Does McDonald's need to operate 24 hours a day? The pros and cons must first collect relevant data, and then state the pros and cons at the defense conference. The words and arguments are pleasing and reasonable. , you can put things right, right and wrong.

Asked 100 people, I believe 99 people agree that smoking is harmful to health. Nick has lost his innate advantage, however, he lives in a country that values ​​human rights and freedom of speech, which is a lovely part of the country. There are a lot of smokers in the United States, and there are many parents who smoke. They have deep sympathy for the 15-year-old "Cancer Boy" who lost his hair after electrotherapy and suffered from terminal lung cancer. He quit smoking and used optimism. Mood in the face of stubborn illness. Boys don't need tobacco, even if they don't know how long they can live Customer, we want him to be alive and to keep smoking. This seems to be deviant: Do smokers smoke until they can't do anything, until their lungs are dark, and do you want to put money in the pockets of tobacco merchants for a long time? The true meaning of lobbyists is that the choice is in your hands, to be healthy Happy people, or urbanites leaning on the railings, with blue smoke rising, and sad faces? The pros and cons can be analyzed from observations, parents, friends, colleagues, and data. No one put the muzzle on the temple and said: "No I'll kill you if you do!" forced threats.

To choose which path to take, just follow the wish and the direction will open for you.

Although people around me do not smoke, second-hand smoke is still invading outdoor activities through the nostrils. The government issued a decree on January 1 this year that smoking is not allowed in restaurants and entertainment venues. Yes, the air in restaurants and restaurants is indeed a lot fresher. , but the number of smokers on the street and the number of people standing next to the rubbish bin increased, and the outdoor air was filled with the smell of smoke. Needless to say, the scourge of smoking secondhand smoke? Too much alcohol will cause liver problems, junk food is only good for its appearance, and advertising strategies have captured the consumer market, but the taste is too strong and lacks nutrition. Nick and two friends who are respectively engaged in alcohol and firearms representatives go to the restaurant every weekend to meet at the restaurant. The table is filled with creamy yellow fresh cream mango pancakes with American flags on them. Skin, he smoked the useless ointment like fat ointment, Americans can not smoke, do not drink, do not possess legal firearms, and do not eat junk food, but how many people meet the above conditions? They will always agree with the above four items One of them is related, which is the main reason why businessmen are willing to invest a lot of money to make movies and advertisements, and put up posters to promote products in subway light boxes, so they are not afraid of making money.

Senator Ortolan has cheese in his office, it's high in fat, eating too much can build up high cholesterol, clog blood vessels, and cause heart disease, he knows, however, the cheese vendor is the patron of the high-ranking officials, and he and Nick breathe through the same nostrils : One is hated by gods and ghosts, which means that there is no benefit to all products, the other is to catch the public's hatred of the public enemy, sitting above the auditorium of the hearing, questioning tobacco lobbyists with the attitude of the people's support, the outcome is unpredictable, the sponsorship of the office , glowing with oily yellow light, laughing at the gluttonous earthlings who only understand the poison of tobacco, alcohol and firearms, ignoring that eating too much junk food will harm health.

Written by Patrick Chan on February 18, 2007

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  • Jeff Megall: [negotiating the cost for celebrities to smoke in their films over the phone] For Pitt smoking is ten million for the pair it's twenty five

    Nick Naylor: Twenty five? Usually when I buy two of something I get a discount, what's the extra five for?

    Jeff Megall: Synergy, these are not stupid people, they got it right away, Pitt Zeta-Jones lighting up after cosmic fucking in the bubble suite is going to sell a lot of cigarettes

    Nick Naylor: For that kind of money my people will expect some very serious smoking, can Brad blow smoke rings?

    Jeff Megall: I don't have that information

    Nick Naylor: For twenty five million we want smoke rings

  • Lorne Lutch: [in his home] Weren't you on that show?

    Nick Naylor: Yeah it was me

    Lorne Lutch: You're lucky you made it out of there alive

    Nick Naylor: Tobacco used to be all over the television, now TV's leading the witch hunt.

    Lorne Lutch: Strange business, last year when after I was diagnosed I attended the annual stock holder's convention I stood up and told them I think they should cut back on their advertising you know what your boss said to me? He said "we're certainly sorry to hear about your medical problem until we know more about your medical history we can't comment further", then they tried to pretend I never worked for them, I got the pay stubs hell, I was on the damn bill boards I suppose we all got to pay the mortgage so you're here to talk me into shutting up?

    Nick Naylor: Yeah basically, no not "basically" that's exactly it

    Lorne Lutch: My dignity isn't for sale

    Nick Naylor: It's not an offer, it's a gift the taxes have all been paid you get to keep it no matter what you do, the idea is your guilt will prevent you from bad mouthing us

    Lorne Lutch: Are you supposed to be telling me all that?

    Nick Naylor: No sir, just apologize give you the money and leave

    Lorne Lutch: Why are you telling me this?

    Nick Naylor: Because this way you'll take the money

    Lorne Lutch: Why would I do that?

    Nick Naylor: Because you're mad

    Lorne Lutch: Damn straight I am

    Lorne Lutch: [Referring to the money] what am I going to do with it?

    Nick Naylor: Donate it, yeah start the Lower Less Cancer Foundation

    Lorne Lutch: Wait a minute, what about my family?

    Nick Naylor: You can't keep the money

    Lorne Lutch: Why the hell not?

    Nick Naylor: Denounce us and keep the blood money?

    Lorne Lutch: I've got to think this over

    Nick Naylor: News doesn't work that way you can't denounce us next week

    Lorne Lutch: I don't suppose I can denounce you for half of it

    Nick Naylor: No, you either keep all the money or give it all away