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American Voices

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Cleaner Air, Longer Life

An increase in American air quality over the last 20 years has led to an average life span increase of 21 weeks. What do you think?

Asian Man

Mitch Daddato,
Restaurant Manager
"Ha! In your face Dr. Biller! Looks like I've got 31 weeks left to live, not 10."

Old Man

Carl Boucher,
Dietary Aide
"That's great news. Every moment on this earth is precious, and if you if live in the United States, it's like it counts double."

Old Woman

Susan Canfield,
Unemployed
"21 weeks? That's five months. That's almost half a year. Wow. Yeah, I guess I just don't really care about the environment."

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