-> RT> In that respect, tobacco companies ARE at least partially
-> RT> responsible for teenage smoking.
->
-> Only because they make the product.  Other wise
-> firearms companies are responsible for teens and
-> preteens using their product illegally.  And car
-> companies when they use their product.
->
-> If the product is dangerous then make it illegal or a
-> controlled drug.  If it isn't then don't blame the
-> manufacture for its use.
->
-> IMNHOP, this is just another attempt for people to duck
-> responsibility and put the blame on someone other then
-> themselves.
->
->
-> Remember:  Freedom isn't Free!
-> --- timEd-B11
Cigarettes and tobacco products in general are wholly detrimental; there
is NOTHING healthful or uplifting in their usage.  In fact, those who
smoke do so because they have developed a bodily dependency that
overrides reason and personal decision--akin to any other drug addict.
And when the dependency calls, the smoker promptly heeds--with no
thought at all of imposing upon the well-being of neighboring
non-dependents.  This is unethical, plain and simple.
The tobacco companies simply create addictive poison.  They generate
billions of dollars yearly from the enterprise--and those billions, some
of which are passed to law-makers and government officials, make certain
that even in the face of bald fact, they can do as they please.
Someone asked if the kids are forced to take on cigarettes.  Emotionally
and socially--VERY MUCH so.  Peer pressure is a POWERFUL force; few
adults, let alone teens, can STAND against the will of the collective.
--- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 
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