Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Russians Told to Smoke and Drink More

Now THAT’S what I want to hear from my government!

“If you smoke a pack of cigarettes, that means you are giving more to help solve social problems such as boosting demographics, developing other social services and upholding birth rates,” Kudrin said, quoted by the Interfax news agency.

“People should understand: Those who drink, those who smoke are doing more to help the state,” he said, offering unconventional advice as the Russian government announced plans to raise excise duty on alcohol and cigarettes.

(2) Comments
Posted by Owen at 2143 hrs
Culture + Economy + Foreign Affairs

  1. You just know that the politicians in Washington and States just want to yell this but won’t because they are poltically correct.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 01, 2010 at 2354 hrs


  2. en,I don’t think drink and smoke are healthy and reasonable.

    Posted by juicy couture outlet on September 02, 2010 at 0433 hrs


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