"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Calif Bill wrote:


I do not think people should smoke. Nasty, ill habit. But that does not
stop me from investing in a stock. I look after the bottom line, not
just "Social Investing".


Your support of any activity that helps tobacco companies impacts your
bottom line in a negative way, even if you think your investments in those
companies somehow serve you well.



It is a legal enterprise. Freedom of choice and the dividend is very good.