The United Pro Choice February 20, 2009 - Issue #517 | ||
| THE world's leading health organization has withheld from publication a study which shows that not only might there be no link between passive smoking and lung cancer but that it could even have a protective effect. The astounding results are set to throw wide open the debate on passive smoking health risks. The World Health Organisation, which commissioned the 12-centre, seven-country European study has failed to make the findings public, and has instead produced only a summary of the results in an internal report. Smoking out 'deniers' and 'dissidents' Anti-smoking activists are now comparing their critics to Holocaust deniers. It is a vile attempt to shut down debate.  Bill Hannegan. Hannegan says he's not "pro-smoking," but, rather, "pro-freedom." "I see it as a property rights issue for the owner or the bar or restaurant," he said. If they try to clear the air, he said, "they should be able to use their property as they see fit, including allowing smoking."  Happy Birthday! At the age of 102 great grandmother Bet Winder who lives in a care home still enjoys the occasional cigarette and likes a glass of sherry. IN: John Nothdurft. A Hoosier smoking ban? What for? KS: Salina Opponents start petition drive to vote. KS: State ban goes to House. Many House members feel such decisions are best left to local governments. VA: House of Delegates approved a watered-down version of a bill. The Canadian Smokers Rights Newsletter, read all the news. Canada: Stand FAST Smoker's Lounge blog by The Old Rambler. Austria: Cigarettes still burning holes and ignoring Austrian ban. EU: Taxation and Regulation of Smoking, Drinking and Gambling. Holland: Dutch cannabis smoker fined - for using tobacco. UK: Discarded fag ends are a legacy of the smoking ban. UK: The Wall Of Silence Is Crumbling. Watch the video. PHIL WILLIAMS: Watch the new videos, Ashbusters... and more! | ||
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