The United Pro ChoiceMay 29, 2009 - Issue #528 | ||
Would the anti-smoke folks lie? Have the tobacco police gone too far? So where can the anti-smoking movement go from here? “They must be intellectually mature enough to recapture the process of producing sound science,” says Lee. “There is no room for mud-slinging.” Prohibition: Congressman Sheppard had believed in 1930 that Prohibition was destined to remain a permanent fixture in the Constitution. Yet, by 1933 nationwide alcohol Prohibition was dead, both the victim of a mass movement to repeal it and of its own failure to truly stamp out alcohol use. Comedy: Third-hand smoke? Beware the dangers of fourth-hand smoke. Fourth Hand Smoke invariably leads to first-hand smoke, second-hand smoke, and then, not surprisingly, third-hand smoke, which is frankly, confusing. NJ: A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to smuggling. NY: Is Cigarette Control Turning Citizens into Criminals? NY: state officials have backed off plans to crack down on the $1.6 billion black market for cigarettes. The sole city unit targeting illegal tobacco full time has been reassigned, and a new law aimed at Indian reservations -- the prime source of the butts -- hasn't been enforced. PA: Smoking Ban Violations: Complete List. PA: Labor board says NO and reverses ruling on outdoor smoking. WI: Statewide indoor smoking ban is looming in Wisconsin. USA: Appeals Court Says Cigarette Makers Are Racketeers. By Jacob Sullum. The case, brought by the Justice Department during the Clinton administration, accuses the cigarette manufacturers of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act through a pattern of mail and wire fraud, consisting of public statements aimed at minimizing the risks involved in smoking. France: Tobacco ad laws force comedian's posters to omit pipe. | ||
A revolution's brewing from sea to shining sea We're standing up for freedom and sweet liberty Patriots uniting from shore to shore To show that Lady Liberty is still worth fighting for. A Revolution's Brewing - Lisa Mei Norton Bringing on the fury - The choir infantry Revolt against the honor to obey Overthrow the effigy - The vast majority Burning down the foreman of control Know your Enemy - Green Day | ||
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