The Majority Rules the Minority's Rights

or
 
Still Trying to Get Babies on Board with a Rational Ethics
 
"I detesht having to shtep outshide for a shigarette."
-- a drunk pate to a drunk date on driving home from TGIF
 
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In suit and tie, I went to court to claim a cig is taxed
much more than liquor served at family restaurants and bars,
the policies on alcohol yet somewhat too relaxed --
booze killing countless babies plus poor judgment tanked in cars.
 
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A Dedication of Respect
for
the Ceaseless Pain of Alcohol-Related Deaths Untold due to
Cancer, Heart Failure, Liver Damage, Alcohol Poisoning, and Violence
(Aside from Car Accidents and Vehicular Homicides)
 
Friday -- Still Legions of "Light" Drinkers Having
"Just One More"