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Posted by Bill Gabel (Member # 1105) on 08-07-2003, 05:00 PM:

In todays Yahoo News they had an article about a Tobacco Firm. Trying to lure Celebrity smokers by offering free lifetime supply of cigarettes.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/fc?cid=34&tmpl=fc&in=Health&cat=Smoking

Posted by Gordon McLeod (Member # 33) on 08-07-2003, 06:09 PM:

Interesting since the worlds first treaty that all memebers of WHO are signing regarding unified tobaco legislation

Posted by Paul G. Thompson (Member # 655) on 08-07-2003, 06:11 PM:

Tobacco companys are evil. They will do anything to make a buck.

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 08-07-2003, 09:28 PM:

Paul, ditto for companies that produce alcoholic beverages. They are still advertising on television, too, getting the kids early. "Oh, boy, look what a good time I can have by drinking that beer! My friends will look up to me... and just look at all the babes that will think I'm cool!"
[thumbsup]

Posted by Rick Long (Member # 213) on 08-07-2003, 10:29 PM:

Tim, and your point is?

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 08-07-2003, 10:50 PM:

I understood Tim's point. Anyone else who didn't?

Posted by Paul G. Thompson (Member # 655) on 08-07-2003, 11:48 PM:

I also thought Tim's point was very clear and concise. [thumbsup]

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 08-07-2003, 11:57 PM:

I don't think Tim's post is relevant The smoking ads are like the auto manufacturers that continually lure people into a "fast" car with their stupid commercials that show dangerous activity and think just cuz they put a "disclaimer" that they are exempt.

Sue 'Em!

>>> Phil

Posted by Paul G. Thompson (Member # 655) on 08-08-2003, 12:03 AM:

Phil, maybe I missed the point a little, but it seems as though alcohol consumption is still galmorized by the TV ads. Kids pick up on this, and think it is cool.

Luckly, TV and roadside ads on booze are getting scarce in many states. But there are a few (I presume) that still target kids.

Am I still in the stone ages on this matter? [Confused]

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 08-08-2003, 12:25 AM:

People that drink and get into trouble are held responsible for their actions by their insurance premiums or in the courts.

People that smoke and/or drive irresponsibly affect us all by higher med and insurance premiums to us ALL.

>>> Phil

Posted by Paul G. Thompson (Member # 655) on 08-08-2003, 12:58 AM:

Makes sense.