Peter, at 19:29 on Mar 22 1997, you wrote to Rod Gasson ...

RG>> I am a part of a minority group, I smoke. This naturally 
RG>> leads to certain problems..  not enough money for food, 
RG>> failing health, etc. Does that mean I'm entitled to funds to 
RG>> help even out these problems?

PL> Who forces you to smoke? Your addiction? Who started you 
PL> smoking? Obviously someone sits there all day to make sure 
PL> that you smoke. If it's such a problem have some bloody 
PL> willpower and stop.

Could this same logic be applied to those Aborigine people addicted to
booze, or those with a habit of living in abject poverty?

David
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