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Originally Posted by blankall
I actually have a degree in cell biology and genetics, with a focus on disease. I specifically took several courses on the subject of cancer. I've also have several years of work experience in stroke and genetics labs.
But please feel free to educate me. I'm sure that article you read on the internet from a lobby group will open my eyes to the truth.
Love the internet tough guys who always crawl out of their holes in debates like this. I did respond to your list, you just don't have the proper background knowledge to recognize it.
- Benzene (natural result of burning hydrocarbons)
- Carbon monoxide (natural result of burning hydrocarbons)
- Chromium (metal found in pesticides, trace amounts are found in most agricultural products. Specifically, dyes added to pesticides and fertlizers lead to Chromium contamination)
- Cyanide (natural result of burning hydrocarbons)
- Formaldehyde (natural result of burning hydrocarbons)
- Lead (found in pesticides)
- Nickel (found in pesticides)
- Polonium (found in certain kinds of fertilizers. However, the occurence would be extremely rare)
The metals you've listed: lead, nickel, polonium, and chromium won't occur in every tobacco product in significant amounts. They'll usually just occur in imported tobacco grown under shady conditions in central america. Your just as likely to run into these contaminants eating imported fruit, corn, or wheat. I can also guarantee you a much larger proportion of Canadian tabbaco is grown in North America than bananas. |
Well hey, if you're so educated on the subject lets see the studies that support your position. Seems like that should be an easy task. Actually, there should be some written by you. Let's see them.
Typical internet nitwit. Pump up your credentials while never showing anything that should make anyone take you seriously.
Your position is that cigarettes are nothing more than tobacco. That is patently false.