Can smoking ever be made safe?


	Can smoking ever be made safe?

LisPark

6-10-2009 2:42 PM

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smoking, science, health, smoke, cigarrete

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6-10-2009 3:57 PM

debbyski

I wouldn't trust the tobacco companies paid research. It's obvious that they have a conflict of interest.

6-10-2009 4:46 PM

egoldstein

Safe cigarrettes...3 cartons please

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