Tribe.net. Local Connections Sarai http://lohas.tribe.net/thread/4a1ae4a6-0cf5-4fff-85f8-d0d3dbae7064#cde0c382-5c6d-42ac-b19a-6330b1f8dac1 2009-07-03T03:47:36Z 2009-07-03T03:47:36Z

i agree that we should be able to know whats in the cigarettes were smoking....but i dont think its fair they are banning primetimes i dont smoke very often, when i do its usually Djarm blacks or a primetime.... i agree with some of the bill, but what is wrong with the flavored cigs?

Sarai 2009-07-03T03:47:36Z ForeRunner http://lohas.tribe.net/thread/4a1ae4a6-0cf5-4fff-85f8-d0d3dbae7064#f019ca21-c3b4-4ae4-8a68-c2fc6960d383 2009-06-26T17:53:22Z 2009-06-26T17:53:22Z

Peter said, "majority of the U.S. population is stupid enough to abuse a sacred herb". I suspect the vast majority of smokers didn't start when they were (hopefully more rational) adults. The majority of kids may just be stupid enough to fall for the manipulative advertising of the tobacco industry. That's what's going on here -- putting some curbs on marketing that is targeted at children. Taking some of the glamour out of it. Putting information on the packaging in hopes of un-stupid-ifying the kids. Or scaring the crap out of them. Whatever works.

ForeRunner 2009-06-26T17:53:22Z LoLa http://lohas.tribe.net/thread/4a1ae4a6-0cf5-4fff-85f8-d0d3dbae7064#1b1f7eb9-9535-4aab-bcb0-e527c016d63e 2009-06-26T17:41:28Z 2009-06-26T17:41:28Z

also not quite getting the link to junk food.

LoLa 2009-06-26T17:41:28Z LoLa http://lohas.tribe.net/thread/4a1ae4a6-0cf5-4fff-85f8-d0d3dbae7064#b148159c-005b-464e-a4fc-afd5a5ef001a 2009-06-26T17:40:35Z 2009-06-26T17:40:35Z

i don't see what labelling and advertising regulations have to do with sacred and/or native use of tobacco.

LoLa 2009-06-26T17:40:35Z $item.owner.firstName http://lohas.tribe.net/thread/4a1ae4a6-0cf5-4fff-85f8-d0d3dbae7064#fa8a1303-bf9a-4481-9853-9b9dcac9d606 2009-06-26T03:14:52Z 2009-06-26T03:14:52Z

so now maybe we can turn to a big fat greasy cheese burger at McDonalds, you know how good that is for you

$item.owner.firstName 2009-06-26T03:14:52Z Peter http://lohas.tribe.net/thread/4a1ae4a6-0cf5-4fff-85f8-d0d3dbae7064#437cff75-9f8f-40a7-897d-478cdfeda566 2009-06-25T23:45:41Z 2009-06-25T23:45:41Z

I don't personally smoke cigarettes but that doesn't mean that I agree with this policy. Native cultures have for years used tobacco for sacred means and I think it's over-regulation is unjust. Is regulation the answer simply because the majority of the U.S. population is stupid enough to abuse a sacred herb?

Peter 2009-06-25T23:45:41Z $item.owner.firstName http://lohas.tribe.net/thread/4a1ae4a6-0cf5-4fff-85f8-d0d3dbae7064#aa3c78d4-67dd-416d-ba41-5728b49643e0 2009-06-24T15:37:20Z 2009-06-24T15:37:20Z

As usual, THIS President gets it right bucking the huge tobacco companies and lobbyists. The concern is that of a black market, but with the sin taxes put on this poison already, many people are priced out of the market. Highly regulated is the way to go and, again, our President, as usual, does the right thing.

$item.owner.firstName 2009-06-24T15:37:20Z Sinja http://lohas.tribe.net/thread/4a1ae4a6-0cf5-4fff-85f8-d0d3dbae7064#650dac3d-015b-4d76-8577-e9d09c8734c1 2009-06-24T14:20:18Z 2009-06-24T14:20:18Z

Obama may puff on a cigarette every now and then, but that doesn’t mean he thinks it’s okay for you to do it. On Monday, he signed a bill that will seriously regulate cancer sticks. Under this bill, the Food and Drug Administration gets to rule over tobacco companies with an iron fist. By January, cigarette companies will have to register with the FDA and offer up a list of the ingredients in everything they’re making. The president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids called this “the strongest action the federal government has ever taken to reduce tobacco use.” [USA Today] Here is exactly what the bill prescribes: * In about a year, you won’t see tobacco company’s logos on clothing or promotional items in the sporting or entertainment world. This makes sense, since there’s nothing athletic about a cig. * By next July, you can say goodbye to the terms “light,” “low” or “mild.” Peeps are going to have a much more difficult time making themselves feel better about puffing away. * In 2011, the warning labels on tobacco products are going to be even bigger and bolder. Maybe cancer stick packages should just be one, big warning label? * Flavored cigs are going to be off the market by fall. This is good because, let’s face it, these are like the lolipops of cigarettes and totally appeal to kids. Source: TheFrisky http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-obamas-war-on-cancer-sticks/

Sinja 2009-06-24T14:20:18Z