Smoking Labels

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The writer of this paper reviews the events surrounding the Federal Trade Commission and the ruling that requires warning labels on the packages. By examining the book, the paper considers whether the labeling on packages is an effective deterrent or simply a waste of time and money.

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"The dangers of smoking tobacco are no secret. It is promoted in schools, it is advertised on billboards, and it is shown by the refusal to allow tobacco ads on television. There are many ways of warning the public about the dangers of smoking but one of the most strong warnings can be found on the side of each and every package of cigarettes sold in America(Fritschler, 1995). The warning is a federally mandated warning and it is strong and comes straight from the Surgeon General's office. It is a warning meant to dissuade smokers from the habit and was only ordered after strong opposition from the tobacco industry failed to stop it(MINIMAL CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sgr/sgr_2000/factsheets/factsheet_labels.htm). The policy to place the warning on the side of tobacco product packages was put in place after years of arguments between the policy makers and the tobacco industry lobbyists. The warnings were put into place through a series of policy decisions."

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