Indeed. And we are exporting more tobacco these days than is being consumed in the U.S. Tobacco,by the law, is not a drug; therefore, the FDA has nothing to with its regulation.
Regards,
Scott
Gilberto Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Gilberto Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I bet the tobacco lobby has something to do with it. And the effect
such a ban would have on the economies of the states where tobacco is
grown.
-G
On 10/12/06, David Friedman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
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> I hope I can get away with one off-topic question which I'd like the answer
> to. My question is why governments (like US for example) haven't banned the
> sale of cigarettes. If they care about the health and well-being of society
> it would be a good idea. Why is it that many less problematic drugs are
> banned from sale by the FDA but the government allows cigarettes to be sold?
> I understand that cigarettes are not a product the FDA rules on. Am I not
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> FDA bans products that do good if risks of bad effects are high enough.
> Smoking does no good and has high risks.
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> David
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