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Old 08-29-2013, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CFrance View Post
I wonder if it's a financial decision... smokers cost more to insure.
Yes, the link stated: "...the decision was made in part because of the high health care costs and lost productivity associated with smoking."

That's why I agree with their decision.