Facts are facts, no matter how they make you feel. I note that you have no factual response to my comment;) If I talked about the obesity challenges that Mississippi faces would you try to generalize that to the entire U.S? There ARE states with very different general health profiles. If I talked to you about adult smoking rates in 1960 would you claim that they are no different than the rates today? Cultural behaviors change over time, and when that change is in habits or practices that effect health that can give you insight on those effects...of course you have to want insight. As far as arguing goes, you stepped into my comment to offer an argument, which I welcomed and responded to without particular emotion;)