So I went out for coffee with my friends and one of them brought her visiting friends along.One of those visiting friends works for big tobacco, a big public enemy of those in public health.
I didn't want to get into a debate plus tobacco isn't really my field - don't really understand the politics behind it. But moral grounds wise, I was feeling a bit odd and to be honest, disgusted. I must admit, I think his occupation marred my impression of him a bit, although it really shouldn't. Research has shown that people tend to compartmentalize and even if they serve organisations that do openly 'immoral' things like advertise to children or in this case, sell tobacca, this aspect does not filter into their personal lives - they can still be fantastic fathers, mothers, friends, etc.
I didn't want to get into a debate plus tobacco isn't really my field - don't really understand the politics behind it. But moral grounds wise, I was feeling a bit odd and to be honest, disgusted. I must admit, I think his occupation marred my impression of him a bit, although it really shouldn't. Research has shown that people tend to compartmentalize and even if they serve organisations that do openly 'immoral' things like advertise to children or in this case, sell tobacca, this aspect does not filter into their personal lives - they can still be fantastic fathers, mothers, friends, etc.
But still, why would anyone want to servce an organisation which causes cancer, cardiovascular problems, and other health risks to the population?
I truly don't get it.
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