The problem is we smokers know the dangers but many of us are unable to quit regardless of methods tried. Nicotine is more addictive than heroin and hits the brain faster than crack cocaine. Cigarette companies did and do target teens and there are few teens with a lot of common sense when it comes to trying something new -- especially if an idol does it.
As always, the tobacco company will appeal this verdict and, more than likely, win. Yes, it makes millions for attorneys but, sooner or later, a verdict will be upheld and then maybe, just maybe, the tobacco industry will be put on notice that past and present practices are not acceptable. (Think asbestos companies that knew the dangers of asbestos in the 20s and did nothing to protect those who worked with it. Tobacco companies knew the dangers of cigarettes for just as long and have done nothing to protect the consumer and did not warn consumers for decades.)
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Army/embassy brat - traveled too much to mention
Moved here from SF Bay Area (East Bay)
"There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein
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