U.S. Releases Graphic Images to Deter Smokers

g under p wrote:

U.S. Releases Graphic Images to Deter Smokers

The rate of smoking in America has been cut roughly in half, to about 19 percent, from 42 percent in 1965. Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death, killing 443,000 Americans a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each day, the government says, an estimated 4,000 youths try their first cigarette, and 1,000 a day become regular smokers.

Will such a legislation by our government prevent smokers from continuing to smoke? Probably not for heavy smokers but for the youths of America it may make a difference as in they can see the the result if they continue to smoke. What legislation will be next grafic images on alcholic beverages etc.

Good idea or bad idea as smoking has an impact on the overall health in America. Smoking is such a tough habit to quit, something like this could help.

Here's a different point of view on this subject...Dr. Manny: Graphic Images on Cigarette Boxes – Not Sure It's Enough

Peace

This is an interesting conundrum for the government. Since they don't want to make it seem like they are owned by big lobbyists like tobacco, they need to do these types of things. But on the other hand, they do not want the money to stop coming in from tobacco. isnt it like a dollar for every pack sold? So my theory, and get your tin foil hats on for this, is that this is something the TOBACCO companies suggested because maybe they did some research and it was found to be less effective than other things that could have been done...
That way the government gets to say...see we care and the tobacco companies don't lose crap loads of money.

Either way, let people smoke if they want to...seriously...are they going to put this kid on every happy meal

Blockhead wrote:

MotoDC wrote:

Stop arguing just to argue. I don't know what keeponrockin really thinks, but based on his sentence structure, the only conclusion you can draw is that those who took the drugs are to be blamed. The subject (and thus the actor) in the sentence is the "kids" not the "drugs".

quit whining

Saucy!

cincybearcat wrote:

Jeanwah wrote:

cincybearcat wrote:

Next up...pictures of ugly naked girls on beer cans...

I don't see how that would deter any man from drinking...

U-G-L-Y you ain't got no alibi...

Probably make me drink more, with a goal to make her look good.

Blockhead wrote:

fife wrote:

We have actually had this in Canada for many years. the tobacco companies did raise a stink but it was passed anyway.

quick questions: are tobacco companies allow to advertise nears schools in the US?

Does it matter?

yes it matters, many people were saying here that the government should get out of the business hair. getting out of the business hair also means allowing them to advertise anywhere just like any other business.

catefrances wrote:

weve had these images on our cigarette packets for years and the only people they gross out are the non smokers. and i agree with cincy(i think it was)... either make smoking illegal(which im all for) or stop fucking with their business.

why does it have to be an either/or?

fife wrote:

catefrances wrote:

weve had these images on our cigarette packets for years and the only people they gross out are the non smokers. and i agree with cincy(i think it was)... either make smoking illegal(which im all for) or stop fucking with their business.

why does it have to be an either/or?

cause if you make it illegal theres no longer a reason to fuck with their business. the health warnings on cigarette packaging are fine... if they stop someone smoking then hooray!! here in australia theres a debate going on as to whether or not ALL cigarettes will be packaged in plain khaki... no immediately recognisable packaging at POS. theyre hoping somehow this will stop people smoking.. i dont see how. theyve already put ciagettes behind doors so you cant see the pretty packaging, so wrapping them in plain khaki seems redundant to me. what is the govts reasoning behind these moves???? to stop people smoking???? if the health warnings dont work then what makes them think hiding the packaging will??? im not a smoker.. ive never been a smoker and i think its a disgusting habit and a waste of time and money... but i also think the govt doesnt have a clue when it comes to this issue and their strategies are as i said redundant.