Be positive

06/08/2014

SMOKING/dining – alcohol/violence.
Which is the greater evil?
Suggestion: label alcohol in a similar way to tobacco. Reduce alcohol advertising.
Do something real positive.
Ron Roberts,
Cranbourne.

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