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UNI-verse Tobacco ban in pharmacies within San Francisco. Can we do more?
UNI-verse Tobacco ban in pharmacies within San Francisco. Can we do more? | Tobacco ban in pharmacies within San Francisco. Can we do more? |
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| by William Atkins | |
| Thursday, 11 September 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 3 I state this idea for one very important reason … it separates tobacco sales from all other food and beverage sales--in fact, all other products that children have the choice to buy. Featured Whitepaper
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Science DiscussionsTobacco companies are already publically against selling tobacco to minors, and against the use of tobacco products for underage children. The largest tobacco company in the United States, PhilipMorris (PM USA), states on its website (“Helping Reduce Underage Tobacco Use”): “As the manufacturer of products intended for adult tobacco consumers, Philip Morris USA is committed to helping reduce underage tobacco use.” “How can PM USA, a tobacco company, be committed to preventing kids from using tobacco products? While we acknowledge that some people may think it is contradictory for a tobacco company to help prevent anyone from using its products, we do not see a contradiction. There are very good reasons why we support preventing kids from smoking or using any tobacco products.” “First and foremost, we believe kids should not use tobacco. Cigarette smoking is addictive and causes serious disease. And, in every state, it is against the law to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18; several states it's 19 or older. Furthermore, we believe the American public expects tobacco companies to help prevent kids from smoking or using any tobacco products. As the largest tobacco manufacturer in the U.S., we believe we should take a lead in helping reduce underage tobacco use.” So, the tobacco industry is against the use of tobacco in children. Therefore, let’s get the sales of tobacco out of all stores where children are present. To do this, we can create a situation where only tobacco stores can sell tobacco. These tobacco stores already exist in brick-and-mortar stores and on the Internet. They include “The Smoke Shack,” “The Cigarette Store,” “Roll Your Own,” and many more. These stores should be the only ones that are legally able to sell tobacco and tobacco-related items. Most importantly, under-age children are not allowed inside these stores, only adults. And, children are banned from buying such tobacco products, just like they are today. There can be tobacco stores on every street corner (like StarBucks and like fast-food chains, such as McDonald’s, Burger King, etc.) if companies so desire. They would be easily assessable to all adults in the United States—but not to children. However, tobacco would not be allowed to be sold anywhere else—not in pharmacies, not in grocery stores, not in gasoline stations—only in tobacco stores. Please read page three for your chance to respond to this idea. |
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