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henearkr ◴[06 Nov 24 23:35 UTC] No.42071262[source]▶

>>42070489 (OP) #

Reminds me of "Japan urges its young people to drink more to boost economy" (two years ago):

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62585809

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1. paulryanrogers ◴[06 Nov 24 23:42 UTC] No.42071357[source]▶

>>42071262 #

This seems like madness. Especially as more links to cancer and other trouble are being found with alcohol. Like they're literally trading young people's health to move numbers on spreadsheets.

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2. henearkr ◴[07 Nov 24 00:44 UTC] No.42071916[source]▶

>>42071357 (TP) #

I agree totally with you.

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