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by abaldwin7302 2436 days ago
Banning outright vs removing ads is an entirely different ballpark. Adults should have autonomy over their body so long as it does not infringe on others. It's not up to authorities to decide whether individuals trade long term health for short term enjoyment.
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It certainly infringes on others in any country with a publicly funded health care system. The individual's bodily abuse is paid for by everybody else.
Add a soda tax that covers the healthcare burden