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LordMayor piefed.social LordMayor@piefed.social
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Dr. Wesker lemmy.sdf.org wesker@lemmy.sdf.org
Joined: 2023-06-10
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I'd expect them to be worse for the environment and economy in a number of ways.
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okwhateverdude lemmy.world okwhateverdude@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-08-01
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Unless cremated. But that applies to anyone.
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Rhynoplaz lemmy.world Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-07-07
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But think of all the microplastics they are absorbing and keeping out of the environment!
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ulkesh piefed.social ulkesh@piefed.social
Joined: 2026-01-02
#5 · Quote Reply

You’re welcome.
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surewhynotlem lemmy.world surewhynotlem@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-06-13
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Dr. Wesker wrote:
I'd expect them to be worse for the environment and economy in a number of ways.

environment and economy 'rich peoples yacht money' in a number of ways.

Fixed.
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Dr. Wesker lemmy.sdf.org wesker@lemmy.sdf.org
Joined: 2023-06-10
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surewhynotlem wrote:
environment and economy 'rich peoples yacht money' in a number of ways. Fixed.

I was thinking about for instance any additional stress they place on the healthcare system, from obesity related or compounded health issues. But you're pretty much still correct, at least when talking about the US.
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susieq0044 sh.itjust.works susieq0044@sh.itjust.works
Joined: 2026-09-13
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Untrue.
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rockerface🇺🇦 lemmy.cafe rockerface@lemmy.cafe
Joined: 2025-06-29
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ulkesh wrote:
You’re welcome.

I'm doing my part!
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