Advocates Discuss The Tobacco Verdict:
"It's my body and my choice," said Sasso. "This is the first step into whipping the population into what they consider healthier living which should be a choice. Who owns your body? If the state owns your body, then we're not living in a democracy."

July News Items:
Forces articles logged from July 2000 to present

The EPA ETS Fraud:
Another colossal blow to the Anti-tobacco cartel, and a victory for truth and due process.

More Class-Action Suits:
Encouraged by plaintiffs' US$145-billion victory in the Florida tobacco suit, law firms that specialize in product liability suits are preparing several similar class-actions against other merchants of death. Next on the hit list are...
Smoke Bomb:
100 million people in the United States still smoke, and will continue to smoke no matter who makes their cigarettes.

Smokers' Rights:
Smokers are getting involved and successfully stopping unfair smoking bans and cigarette tax hikes.

Protecting Children From Bad Law:
Who creates this new standard, and who becomes the new "Child Development History Sheriff"?
Mr. Pointy Nose:
"I am here," snarled the man, "to inspect your home and your children."
Parental Notification Amendment:
The petition to get this important act on the ballot.

We Are Everyday People:
Smoke and Mirror : A series of rants and views, some serious some slightly in jest.

McTrial of the Century: Ronald McDonald should be quaking in his red boots.

From The Mailbag:

Illinois and Connecticut have earmarked portions of the tobacco fund to cut taxes.
"I thought it was supposed to treat sick smokers." W.Klass

"Freedom is not free; it has to be worked at constantly if it is to be preserved."
Rita Hunt

"I don't claim ETS doesn't cause serious health problems, just that it hasn't been proven yet."
Cecil Adams

"Governor gives credit to California's anti-tobacco campaign. But a state survey also shows that tobacco use is rising among people ages 18 to 24."
Los Angeles Times

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