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Their defense of the tobacco industry has always been centered around the rights of the individual. Just because Phillip Morris pays a few dollars to keep the i
by jmtulloss 18y ago
Their defense of the tobacco industry has always been centered around the rights of the individual. Just because Phillip Morris pays a few dollars to keep the institute running does not mean Cato's arguments are unfounded. All think tanks have financial backing from some faction or another, and (surprise!) it's usually the people who agree with the think tank's point of view.
Just because a think tank accepts money does not make their arguments wrong. As an individual, it's up to you to research both sides and decide on which makes the more compelling case.
- eyeraw 18y ago"Just because Phillip Morris pays a few dollars to keep the institute running does not mean Cato's arguments are unfounded." lol "As an individual, it's up to you to research both sides and decide on which makes the more compelling case." Yup. If you don't give equal time to paid shills you're not being Fair and Balanced.
- jmtulloss 18y agoWhat source is not a paid shill? Everybody has to pay the bills. Sure there are organizations that don't pay or pay very little, but they don't get the best and the brightest and they can't spend money to keep their people informed.