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Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer
Yes, but the problem is that law is almost never enforced. I would say at least 50% of underage highschoolers in Japan smoke. Japan is a smoking country, it doesn't have the same negative stigma to it that is attached to it in the US and some other countries. Only now are they starting to get a little bit more smoking conscious.
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Then this is a step in the right direction. She is in the public eye and if people, especially younger H!P members, look up to her that is every reason to come down harshly. I just don't see why you think it's okay for this girl to smoke and not face any consequences.
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Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer
As I've said before, I think the whole idol industry needs a major change because as it is now I think any psychologist would tell you it is emotionally and mentally unhealthy for the girls in the long run. Mari had the right idea to get out.
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Probably, but that's a whole other topic from smoking.