Abstract
In this article, the writer examines the history of vice-advertising. The writer then looks at how it has paralleled and departed from general advertising, and how regulation has shaped the industry. The writer points out that the amazing thing about vices, both big and small, is that there has always been a demand for them and there always will be, regardless of the fact that they are not necessities - and thus competition between suppliers can be quite fierce. The writer notes that vice advertising has always had a struggle - getting people to buy what they don't need and getting them hooked so as to keep them coming back. The writer concludes that advertising vice requires titillation of one or more senses to such a degree that natural disinclination toward involvement in a vice is overcome, and throughout history, the vice-advertisers have successfully accomplished this.

From the Paper
"The big three vices, tobacco, alcohol and gambling, are widely advertised today in a broad variety of media outlets. Additional vices, such as prostitution, continue to be popular with consumers, but they do not enjoy the ability to be advertised on a wide scale. When it comes to these three, however, there are quite significant differences in how each is advertised, and how each is presented to the consumer. When we look at the history of advertising for tobacco, alcohol and gambling, we can see that vice has never needed or wanted to be subtle. You don't find cigarette ads hidden in philosophy or metaphors - you see cool people smoking. You don't beer commercials not showing the beer - you see the people you want to be friends with not drinking their beer, but acting like it's great. You see people young and old having a grand time in casinos showing the kind of excitement gambling, drinking, smoking, and being entertained can be. Vice advertising is, by its nature, about exciting the appetite, about creating a connection between the consumer and the product that overrides moral objections, titillates, and drives desire - much like any other advertisement does."

Tags:demand, media, consumer, product

Abstract
This paper focuses on children's exposure to tobacco and alcohol marketing and advertising, arguing that these industry professionals are more concerned with increasing their own wealth than with any moral responsibility to children. The paper asserts that this is evident in the explosion of high-tech media promotion and advertising today, which requires regulations to keep the products in appropriate places to minimize the influence of alcohol and tobacco on children. The paper notes that youths are exposed every day by the billions of dollars spent on messages encouraging the use of tobacco products, and alcohol advertisements geared toward underage drinking are another dilemma faced by agencies who are trying to increase awareness.
The paper concludes that corporate social responsibility is the key to making moral social changes to enhance the lives of American children; however, if the corporations choose to not take these actions on their own, then regulatory laws must force them to do so.

From the Paper
"In his Theory of Moral Sentiment, Adam Smith said, "Man ought to regard himself, not as something separated and detached, but as a citizen of the world, a member of the vast commonwealth of nature and to the interest of this great community, he ought at all times to be willing that his own little interest should be sacrificed." Such words should ring loud and clear in the ears of alcohol and tobacco marketing professionals. However, it seems more likely that their desire to increase their own wealth surpasses any thoughts of moral responsibility to children. This is evident in a quote taken from a Phillip Morris marketing report that reads, "The ability to attract new smokers and develop them into a young adult franchise is key to brand development." The explosion of high-tech media and advertising today requires regulations to keep the products in appropriate places to minimize the influence of alcohol and tobacco on children."

Tags:alcohol, youth, influence, tobacco, smoking

Abstract
This paper answers several questions about tobacco and the societal response to the use of tobacco. The writer notes first that tobacco is a legal product and remains so in spite of clear evidence of the deleterious health effects associated with its use, while other harmful products are controlled or outlawed entirely. The writer points out that alcohol is controlled, for instance, and heroin is outlawed. The writer maintains that in both cases, a reason can be cited: they not only contribute to poor health, but they alter mental functioning so that the user poses a direct threat to the public.

From the Paper
"Tobacco is a legal product and remains so in spite of clear evidence of the deleterious health effects associated with its use, while other harmful products are controlled or outlawed entirely. Alcohol is controlled, for instance, and heroin is outlawed. In both cases, a reason can be cited - they not only contribute to poor health, but they alter mental functioning so that the user poses a direct threat to the public. Still, the argument has been raised that tobacco should be controlled because of the health costs to society, while others argue from the liberty standpoint that people should be free to use a product that harms them if that is their wish. At the same time, it could be argued that all such substances should be legalized given that any safety risk is largely speculative for most users. Alcohol is controlled, but it is not outlawed."

Tags:tobacco, responsibility, liability

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This paper relates that the discussion on online gambling has become more difficult for gambling opponents simply because society has sanctioned many forms of gambling in recent years, notably state lotteries and Indian casinos. The paper explains how opponents cite gambling as an addiction that destroys families, and this argument has been carried into the discussion of online gambling because such gambling is so easy and seemingly impersonal while also being very costly.

From the Paper
"The issue under discussion is twofold. First, has Internet gambling been legalized; and second, should it be legalized? Internet gambling has not been legalized and has in fact been made illegal under American law. This does not mean that Internet gambling is withering, and in fact, it is increasing at a rapid rate, much of it taking place through foreign websites accessed by American citizens. A number of arguments have been advanced for why Internet gambling should not be legalized, but some have also made arguments as to why it should be legalized. In one way, the discussion has become more difficult for gambling opponents simply because society has sanctioned many forms of gambling in recent years, notably..."

Tags:online, gambling, law

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This paper discusses the issue of gambling related crime and solutions to the problem. The paper discusses historical evidence that society has never been directly involved in ending the issue, and that over time gambling has become more apparent in society, and with it, so has gambling related crime.

From the Paper
"Throughout history gambling has been an inclusion in society that has elicited concern from many, and indifference from others. Politicians have traditionally conceded the fact that gambling as a public recreation has caused some difficulties in the masses. They have even discussed the fact that they believe that gambling might be acceptable - as long as only those that possess the wealth to support their bets practice gambling. As casinos have now been constructed in many States in America, those closest to these gambling institutions address the issue of gambling related crime almost daily. However, politicians, and government officials contend that there is not enough evidence to support programs that are State, or Federally funded which would reduce, or stop gambling related crime, or provide solutions to those who wish to escape their addictions."

Tags:gambling, related, crime

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This report provides evidence-based arguments as to whether internet gambling should be banned in Australia. The paper lists the features of three on-line gambling sites and rates them in terms of minimizing harm from excessive gambling. The paper then concludes that despite the recent surgence in the number of Internet gambling sites, the Australian government should work to put a stop to it, or at least restrict the ways in which gambling sites become active.

From the Paper
"Internet gambling is a form of interactive gambling through a communication channel such as computer terminal, television or telephone (Productivity Commission's Inquiry Report 2001). Although the use of Internet gambling has increased dramatically over the past few years, there are many disadvantages associated with it. The general benefits and drawbacks of Internet gambling are evaluated below."

Tags:ecasinoland, gambling, hackers

Abstract
This paper focuses on the issue of gambling and addiction in Australia. The paper defines problem or addictive gambling as an incapacitating disorder that often results in one's failure to maintain financial solvency. The writer of this paper delves into the various causes of this particular addiction which are often triggered by social pressures as well as the biochemistry and psychology of particular individuals. This paper looks at the biological causes in which an addicted gambler appears to have a greater biological or chemical need for arousal or relaxation when compared to a non-addicted person. The writer discusses the various types of personalities that are more susceptible to becoming addicted to gambling and the social demographics that also impact the venue of gambling behavior.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Gambling in Australia Today: Causes and Solutions
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper
"Certain social demographics impact the venue of gambling behavior. Younger gamblers are more apt to use the Internet. Women are more likely to use slot machines than bet on sports. Lower income individuals use slot machines rather than horse racing. Yet, not every group gambles equally often, demographically. Protestants seem less likely to gamble than Catholics. Culture plays a role, and demographics affect the choice gambling venue method. Yet when new forms of gambling are introduced, there is an overall increase in gambling. The method of gambling may also influence the likelihood of abuse."

Tags:social, culture, gambling, behavior, psychologicial, addiction, australia

Abstract
The paper discusses whether tobacco advertisements and sales should have stricter laws. The paper explains that dating back to President Clinton, presidents and the Congress has passed laws on restricting tobacco sells and restricting tobacco advertisements. Yet, the paper presents statistics that show the number of people who smoke remains about the same. The paper maintains that as the lives of children, teenagers and adults are at stake from the danger of tobacco products, more restrictions need to be placed on selling tobacco products and restricting advertisement of tobacco products.

From the Paper
""Of all drugs, legal and illegal, tobacco is the greatest killer" even though there are restrictions on tobacco products (Tobacco laws). Dating back to President Clinton, presidents and the Congress has passed laws on restricting tobacco sells and restricting tobacco advertisements. Yet, the statistics of people who smoke remain about the same. As the lives of children, teenagers, and adults are at stake from the danger of tobacco products, more restrictions need to be placed on selling tobacco products and restricting advertisement of tobacco products. "When President Bill Clinton announced in August his intention to implement Food and Drug Administration restrictions on the selling of cigarettes, he hastened to assure the nation's tobacco growers that he felt their pain" (Goldman 25)."

Tags:tobacco, advertisements, products

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In this essay, the writer discusses the policy of the BC Government regarding gambling. The writer notes that in some countries gambling is not permitted and that the BC Government has however allowed the gambling pursuit. In this paper the writer examines the policies of the current liberal BC Government and discusses that gambling practices have in fact expanded, in spite of government promises to the contrary.

From the Paper
"Many people object to gambling on the basis that it is immoral, or that it encourages people to develop problem gambling behaviors. Due to this fact, some governments permit gambling and some do not. The BC Government does permit it, but under regulated conditions. The current Liberal BC Government promised not to allow gambling to expand, but as one can see from an examination of its policies, it has allowed gambling to expand, contrary to its promises. The current Liberal BC government campaigned on the issue of gambling, vowing to stop it from expanding further."

Tags:gambling, gaming, government

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This considers some of the legal and moral issues of internet gambling. The paper takes a look at whether people have the right to gamble online and whether the government should step in and prohibit gambling on the Internet. The author also examines the moral and ethical concerns of Internet gambling.

From the Paper
"Gambling on the Internet seems to be taking a life of its own. Last year, Internet Gambling alone brought in approximately $600 million. This number is expected to rise to about $955 million for 2001. By the year 2003, over $10 billion will have been gambled online. Internet gambling is a reality. An adult sits at his personal computer, accesses the Internet and engages in an on-line activity that hurts nobody. But the government disapproves of what he is doing and wants to charge him with a crime that carries a fine and a prison sentence. This is the scenario in the U.S. today."

Tags:cash, casino, gamble, gambling, internet, las, money, online, risk, vegas, wager, win