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Old 06-22-2010, 03:43 PM  
kristin
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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head View Post
What about all the various diseases I have to pay for (through taxes), in other people, that I will never get? Do I get to select which diseases I want my tax dollars to go toward treating?
No, but there's a difference. Some diseases can't be prevented, controlled or stopped.

Obesity and smoking can. I don't want my taxes going towards someone's unhealthy lifestyle choices.
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