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Trick or Treat!

Will you get tricked or treated?




The dictionary defines trick as an act or a procedure intended to achieve an end by deceptive or fraudulent means. One of the definitions of treat is to give (someone or oneself) something pleasurable.



Often pleasure is considered the treat and the denial of pleasure the trick. The truth is often the reverse. Short term pleasure often results in long term pain.



A bag full of instant pleasure often rots out teeth, promotes diabetes and adds unhealthy weight.



A bed full of pleasure can ruin marriages, cause unwanted pregnancy and disease.



A bottle or syringe full of pleasure can cost you your job, reputation and freedom.



Trick or treat was not the original nor current deception.



The real trick is Trick AND Treat.

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