2 responses to “I know I shouldn’t …”

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   A commentator

   15 years Ago

   So why do so many people smoke when they know it’s bad for them? It’s the same reason people don’t use condoms – the bad effects are way in the future. People live for today. Compare these examples with motor-cyclists. When last did you see a motor-cyclist riding without a helmet? They know their next ride might be their last, and take precautions.

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      An observer

      15 years Ago

      The comparisons you make are misleading.

      A regulation in the National Road Traffic Act of South Africa makes it illegal to ride without a protective helmet. A recent study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U.S. found that use of helmets rose from around 50% to nearly 100% when a helmet law was enforced.

      Enforce stricter smoking laws in this country and let’s see what the consequences are then.

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