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It's toxic, literally. I'm shocked when I visit EU countries. They are quick to regulate anything and everything, from fuel to food to drugs, and in contrast w
by Ultramanoid 7y ago
It's toxic, literally.
I'm shocked when I visit EU countries. They are quick to regulate anything and everything, from fuel to food to drugs, and in contrast with the U.S. they act on the premise of something needing to be proven safe before authorizing it, as opposed to the need to be proven harmful to be banned like in the States.
Yet you see people smoking everywhere in streets and cafes, even young parents pushing a stroller with one hand and smoking with the other.
Some cities' streets are literally covered in carpets of cigarette butts. Paris, Rome...
- nasmorn 7y agoIt is because status quo carries such a high value in Europe. I always say smoking and motorcycles are two thing you could never ever get to market if they did not already exist. Teenage death rate in Austria e.g has a huge spike for 16 when scooters become legal. But it is just rationalized away. But if your 12 year old is slightly small and they just use a regular seat belt, that is a no go