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seabeyond

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24. it doesnt. there was a study a year or two about it and became a roar, and died. cause really, why
Tue Oct 29, 2013, 06:31 PM
Oct 2013

would anyone want to embrace the concept that the smoker does not cost more, but less, when we all have an agenda.

I'm Sorry... I Didn't Hear An Answer... Please Defend This Bullshit !!! WillyT Oct 2013 #1
should you get life insurance cheaper if you do? mysuzuki2 Oct 2013 #2
Please explain why you think life insurance and health insurance are comparable. Warren Stupidity Oct 2013 #4
Are they not both insurance? lumberjack_jeff Oct 2013 #6
insurance is insurance mysuzuki2 Oct 2013 #10
Well...people expect cheaper rates if they don't smoke leftstreet Oct 2013 #3
Actually the government requires a discount as "social engineering" to discourage smoking. Warren Stupidity Oct 2013 #7
LOL Check this box if you have no gall bladder leftstreet Oct 2013 #8
sorry but that is just plain bull crap dsc Oct 2013 #15
You are correct, the ACA allows the surcharge, it doesn't require it. Warren Stupidity Oct 2013 #16
No it is there because smokers cost more dsc Oct 2013 #17
actually studies show smokers cost less. they die off quicker and use less of the resources, seabeyond Oct 2013 #22
certainly life insurance has an issue that is valid dsc Oct 2013 #23
it doesnt. there was a study a year or two about it and became a roar, and died. cause really, why seabeyond Oct 2013 #24
if they die earlier then of course life insurance is going to be more expensive dsc Oct 2013 #25
Some Of The Responses Here: WillyT Oct 2013 #9
Oh my leftstreet Oct 2013 #12
No. That only works for car and life insurance. lumberjack_jeff Oct 2013 #5
Or you should pay more because you have a prostate JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2013 #11
Everyone who walks this earth, pretty much, was involved with a vagina at some point in time. MADem Oct 2013 #13
Exactly !!! WillyT Oct 2013 #14
+++1000 n/t cynatnite Oct 2013 #26
Right wing meme of the day - probably straight from the Heritage Foundation. TBF Oct 2013 #18
more than a handful and more than just yesterday and today. ya. that stupid. nt seabeyond Oct 2013 #19
the right wing is tricky. they are on an "all fronts" attack Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #20
Not that tricky - when they start every other OP with TBF Oct 2013 #21
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