Well here's a late evening thought for some to contemplate!
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So we are all aware, of class action lawsuits against tobacco companies to recover healthcare costs in our current time.
So let's take this precedence one step further?
There are many whom assert we live in a Christian Nation.
We have established laws, to allow consumption of addictive substances.
We currently have a large part of our senior population that have succumbed to vital organ conditions as a result of these addictive substances. Healthcare costs are going through the roof, discretionary income in the general population has almost vanished.
Those that have failing health, become hopelessly seeking something better, and turn to these religious institutions. The very institutions that legalized he addictive substances which led to their health condition.
Where is the community and political will, to bring a class action suit against religious denominations, historically obviously complicit in our current health circumstance? Go after the companies that produce the substances, go after the people that legalized it. As a whole, the citizens identifying as Christian , are responsible for its current circumstance. These good Christian people, have invested in the corporations, because they expect a future nest egg for their eventual retirement. Perhaps seizing of assets derived from the investments in the addictive substance supply chain?
It's not likely that we will achieve our financial goals, and reduce public deficits, by legalizing more substances, for future taxation revenue streams. You're simply adding to the addiction cycles, and the future health of the citizens.
Legalization of marijuana has led to a segment of our population incapable of the cognitive abilities and dexterity to maintain consistent employment. If they're not employable, they're not going to pay any taxes and contribute to the healthcare costs. A vicious cycle to the bottom, perhaps?