Graphic Smoking Warnings: Yes or No
Should government force cigarette manufacturers to put these warnings on their products?
Yes!
Side Score: 2
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No!
Side Score: 6
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In my opinion, government should force cigarette manufacturers to put warnings on their products, because when smokers see such warnings it comes to their mind that it is very harmful for them, of course, they know that smoking is harmful, but if they see such warning everywhere they will always remember it, and some smokers who will be influenced by such warning will give up smoking. Moreover, i think it is a good idea to include some statistics about death of smoking. Side: Yes!
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I think I had a debate similar to this before, but in a free society, these graphic smoking warnings are futile. People should be able to make choices of free will, and smoking is a testament to freedom despite the consequences. Driving can be hazardous, should we stop driving? People still die despite smoking, so in other words, if you don't die from smoke, you will die from something else. Side: No!
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In light of PrayerFails remarks on driving, I would find it interesting if every car was forced to have a paintjob graphically depicting car accidents. Or cell phones graphically depicting what happens to people who text and drive. Imagine if government, in respect to the anti-abortion ralliers sentiments, decided to force abortion clinics to put up big signs of dead fetuses. Afterall, it's accurate... right? Side: No!
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