Apparently, cigarette cases are becoming more popular as the EU puts more and more offensive "warning labels" on the original boxes (The new versions are going to have photos of diseased organs). I wonder if some day, we'll want to start carrying our own "fry cases" when we go to Wendy's.
You know, I didn't use to mind the anti-smoking zealots like these liars. But now... I don't know. I guess I've learned that the government tends to screw up everything it touches, and so therefore the government should stay out of as much as it can. All I want is national defense, police, currency, and roads. Other than that, I want to be left alone (both my person and my pocketbook). It's not so much to ask.
Don't get me wrong, I don't appreciate the smell of cigarette smoke, so I'd prefer you not smoke near me. (I've also stepped on a number of fresh cigarette butts, and that's no fun). But on the other hand, I object to the government assuming my stupidity and assuming a role as my protector from the EEEEEEEEEEEVVIILLL tobacco companies. No one is forcing me to smoke. I think it's stupid (setting something IN ONE'S OWN MOUTH on fire, honestly!), but it's none of the government's business.
::Sigh:: I want to start my own country. Anyone now of any chunks of unclaimed real estate?
Posted by Blog Jones at October 13, 2003 11:05 PM