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[โ€“] Olhonestjim 19 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

To make people believe it was safe. They knew it wasn't, so they manipulated public opinion with marketing stunts.

"Of course it's safe! Look how safe it is! It's fun for the whole family! What do you think we are, monsters?"

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

When in fact yes ... yes they were monsters ... and there are monsters still around us today