Is it a joke?
'Cigarette Company Paid for Lung Cancer Study'. This is a report of The New York Times. It reveals that a study on lung cancers is going to be funded by a cigarette company. Is it a joke or a sign of benevolence? We don't discourage the funding on research; it is highly needed. But my point of objection is whether it is fair to conduct a research funded by one responsible for lung cancer.
This is called corporate social responsibility (CSR). They do a lot to create a problem for their own interest and do a little just for showing as remedy. There is an exact analogy the USA destroys the environment and simultaneously does a bit to restore the situation. If we look at Iraq, Afghanistan or Palestine our assumption will be proved right.
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