Also, have you ever considered what it would mean to go against multi-billion dollar companies??? It's not just that the government doesn't WANT to stop it, it's that it would be a HUGE PAIN IN THE ASS to actually do so. It is unfortunate that everyone is sort of refusing to really try, but think of all those "loyal" (heavily addicted) customers. Those people would throw a shit-fit too. There's a lot going into this. Plus, I mean, concenting adults have the right to do to their body whatever they wish.
Don't get me wrong. I agree. Almost all of the time smoking sucks. But it's not to say that they aren't working on it. In Ohio for example, they not only raised the taxes on cigarettes by something like... 200% (or something), but it's also illegal to smoke in ANY public establishment or withing so many feet of any public building (maybe 20-50ft?). That's definitely a step in the right direction! Now a lot of people bitched about that. There were protests. Lots of protests. But I'm glad. It shows that people are trying to do what they can with what they have.
Don't get me wrong. I agree. Almost all of the time smoking sucks. But it's not to say that they aren't working on it. In Ohio for example, they not only raised the taxes on cigarettes by something like... 200% (or something), but it's also illegal to smoke in ANY public establishment or withing so many feet of any public building (maybe 20-50ft?). That's definitely a step in the right direction! Now a lot of people bitched about that. There were protests. Lots of protests. But I'm glad. It shows that people are trying to do what they can with what they have.
Okay, there's my tidbit. Enjoy!
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