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I hate smoking. It’s no secret. Smoking has no benefits for me, my family, my friends, or anyone I care about. Smoking contributes nothing to anyone’s way of life.
Smoking takes. It takes away and takes from anything and everything it touches. It’s nothing but bad on all levels.
I really don’t think I need to explain WHY and where my hatred originates for smoking and anything related to it. (I would love someone to argue one ‘benefit’ or one ‘positive’ piece of information when referring to this habit)
So President Obama seems to be taking at least one smart step during his travels while staying in the white house.
Word is he’s signing the infamous HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act into law soon!
Here’s what’s involved in this new legislation:
- Cigarette packages will have warning labels that cover 50 percent of the front and rear. The word "warning" must be included in capital letters.
- Any remaining tobacco-related sponsorships of sports and entertainment events will be banned, as will giveaways of non-tobacco items with the purchase of a tobacco product. A federal ban will be imposed on all outdoor tobacco advertising within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds.
- Point-of-sale advertising will be limited to adults-only facilities, and remaining vending machines will disappear except in places restricted to adults. Retailers who sell to minors will be subject to federal enforcement and penalties.
- Smokers, particularly the younger crowd, will find they can no longer buy cigarettes sweetened by candy flavors or any herb or spices such as strawberry, grape, orange, clove, cinnamon or vanilla. Cigarettes advertised as "light" or "mild," giving the impression that they aren’t as harmful to health, will no longer be found on store shelves.
The last piece of information, in my opinion, is going to have a huge impact on our youth.
It’s about time Mr. President.
It’s about time.
Carpe Diem
