Parliament Cigarettes
2008-01-14
Another problem with these displays was, it was far too easy for youth to steal Davidoff Cigarettes or chewing tobacco. They often faced conveniently away from the cashier, where tobacco was easy for kids to shoplift. In some States, laws have been passed requiring stores to keep the displays behind the counter, out of reach. In some States, they are starting to cover them with plastic. But the tobacco displays are still right on the countertops in many States. And either way, they are often at child eye level. How do you feel about that? It makes me angry and sad, and my feelings help me renew my commitment to the anti-smoking cause. I personally believe that to protect our youth, 'spit' tobacco, along with cigarettes, should be kept under the counter, totally unseen by customers. The old saying applies: out of sight, out of mind. Then only already-addicted, existing customers would think to ask for these deadly products by name. For now, though, Freedom of Speech protects tobacco advertising.Created with ShoutPost
