In 2006, a federal judge issued a damning 1,600-page opinion, detailing how these corporations marketed and sold their lethal products with zeal, with deception, with a single-minded focus on their financial success, and without regard for the human tragedy or social costs that success exacted. Worse still, Big Tobacco intentionally targets children, whom they refer to as replacement smokers. Industry documents reveal shocking admissions: The base of our business is the high school student, one memo stated
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This could include, for example, sharing comments on whether the proposed implementation period should be shorter or longer, or on implications that the proposed implementation period could have for manufacturers, retailers or other groups
Weve had a few people who have complained, but most of them can see why the change was made and support it, said Pugh
Individuals who quit smoking often report feeling more energetic and healthier overall