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22. I didn't say "die young", I said hurt you. nt

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Should they have photos of people who die of obesity Bonobo Mar 2012 #1

I read recently that sitting all day is as deadly as smoking DirkGently Mar 2012 #3

People can eat in moderation but smoking any amount hurts you. uppityperson Mar 2012 #5

True and everyone knows it. nt Bonobo Mar 2012 #6

But most smokers don't die of a horrendous smoking related disease. DirkGently Mar 2012 #7

Smoking raises the odds that you will die in misery from a smoking-related disease. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #36

There is no place where one is not reminded already quaker bill Mar 2012 #41

I've been smoking for 60 years. Am I going to die young? Actually virgogal Mar 2012 #20

I didn't say "die young", I said hurt you. nt uppityperson Mar 2012 #22

They haven't hurt me either. Maybe because I watch what I eat,don't drink or virgogal Mar 2012 #27

Lung function is impacted. The rest helps, but smoking impacts lung function. uppityperson Mar 2012 #29

God,if I thought I was going to be around to age 126 I'd put a bullet in my head. virgogal Mar 2012 #31

At your age, you can be pretty sure you won't die young. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #37

You know, you make a good point Orrex Mar 2012 #24

Thanks for the giggle. SunSeeker Mar 2012 #25

Maybe it's just that some (or most) people aren't so absolutist. nomorenomore08 Mar 2012 #30

No defensive bitterness here--I'm too old for that crap. Just stating a fact. virgogal Mar 2012 #28

LOL bitchkitty Mar 2012 #48

Yes. joshcryer Mar 2012 #8

Um, no, a mirror serves that purpose for most Americans. nt SunSeeker Mar 2012 #26

Might be a good idea. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #35

Eh. Unconcerned about tobacco companies' "rights," but the DirkGently Mar 2012 #2

Can anyone claim that the dangers of smoking have not been made clear enough? Bonobo Mar 2012 #4

I thought the basic, "Hey, this stuff, used normally, can kill you" DirkGently Mar 2012 #9

"Self-righteous malice" is a great way to put it. nomorenomore08 Mar 2012 #34

Estimating the impact of different cigarette package warning label policies: The auction method joshcryer Mar 2012 #10

Not good enough. DirkGently Mar 2012 #11

It works in EU. joshcryer Mar 2012 #12

I think I'm philosophically opposed to the tactic. DirkGently Mar 2012 #13

Well, it certainly works, the question is whether or not we want this imagry... joshcryer Mar 2012 #15

It would reduce obesity, also, if we put photos of dead people Bonobo Mar 2012 #14

I think all products could do with more effective labeling. joshcryer Mar 2012 #16

Information informs. Gross pictures propagandize. DirkGently Mar 2012 #43

Pictures of scurvy-rotten gums... rayofreason Mar 2012 #17

This Is A Tough Issue DallasNE Mar 2012 #18

A pack of brand name cigs in MA costs $8.50------NY is worse. $5.00 would be wonderful. virgogal Mar 2012 #21

Smokers know what the product does - photos won't stop them LynneSin Mar 2012 #19

My $.02.... BobTheSubgenius Mar 2012 #23

Doesn't matter, smokers will line up around the block to get them. Devil_Fish Mar 2012 #32

Young ones might be influenced NOT to start smoking by viewing realistic photos.. Tikki Mar 2012 #33

They might. But if that's the object Mariana Mar 2012 #42

Many High Schools do. Tikki Mar 2012 #44

Smoking Is Part Of Teen Rebellion DallasNE Mar 2012 #46

Here's the data from the CDC.... Tikki Mar 2012 #47

I really don't think the graphic labels are necessary davidthegnome Mar 2012 #38

This is all the work of the cigarette case lobby. Tunkamerica Mar 2012 #39

Am I the only non-smoker here who thinks these labels are dumb and obnoxious? nomorenomore08 Mar 2012 #40

Big Tobacco is its own special kind of evil obamanut2012 Mar 2012 #45

I kind of agree with you bitchkitty Mar 2012 #49