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[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

But like, why asbestos?

Why can't they shovel sand or dirt or something?

[–] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 13 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours 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?"

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 hours ago

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