'Light' cigarette suit certified as class action

Mr No Compassion wrote:

I know I am crazy in this thought process but did the side of the pack of light cigarettes have a different warning label than the regular ones?
Kind of seems like 10,000 volts vs 50,000 volts. One is definitely lighter. If they were truly less tar & nicotine they were in fact "light" A milder flavor may also be considered "light". Did the tobacco companies ever say that the light cigarettes were safer?

As a matter of fact, they did say the light cigarettes were safer. They were marketed specifically to keep worried smokers smoking for longer. They also manipulated nicotine and other chemicals in cigarettes to make smoking more addictive. They manipulated advertising to get young people to smoke. They knew that cigarettes and second hand smoke were dangerous.
http://tobaccodocuments.org/
These documents have been released in open court and are there for the public to see. There is a lot of damning evidence in those papers. Once you get deep enough in those papers you will begin to think that the tobacco companies have engaged in criminal activities too and that they are liable for damages. Why do you think jury after jury has found for the smoker? Why do you think the tobacco companies are paying out billions to the states?

Buffed Herstory wrote:

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As a matter of fact, they did say the light cigarettes were safer. They were marketed specifically to keep worried smokers smoking for longer. They also manipulated nicotine and other chemicals in cigarettes to make smoking more addictive. They manipulated advertising to get young people to smoke. They knew that cigarettes and second hand smoke were dangerous.
http://tobaccodocuments.org/
These documents have been released in open court and are there for the public to see. There is a lot of damning evidence in those papers. Once you get deep enough in those papers you will begin to think that the tobacco companies have engaged in criminal activities too and that they are liable for damages. Why do you think jury after jury has found for the smoker? Why do you think the tobacco companies are paying out billions to the states?

But were the warning labels any different.

30 years of smoking and now diagnosed with COPD, light apparently meant nothing. Thank God I quit, hope I have hope.

Buffed Herstory wrote:

<quoted text>
As a matter of fact, they did say the light cigarettes were safer. They were marketed specifically to keep worried smokers smoking for longer. They also manipulated nicotine and other chemicals in cigarettes to make smoking more addictive. They manipulated advertising to get young people to smoke. They knew that cigarettes and second hand smoke were dangerous.
http://tobaccodocuments.org/
These documents have been released in open court and are there for the public to see. There is a lot of damning evidence in those papers. Once you get deep enough in those papers you will begin to think that the tobacco companies have engaged in criminal activities too and that they are liable for damages. Why do you think jury after jury has found for the smoker? Why do you think the tobacco companies are paying out billions to the states?

Show me where BT said that lights were safer. I always thought that lights just meant a lighter taste, not harsh like Camels.
The additives is why a lot of smokers are going to RYO with natural tobacco, no additives, and a lot less taxes too.

True, bdjunker. Many ryo customers we have tell us stories about being on vacation and having to buy a brand name prepack, and having to either suffer through it, or throw it out.

I really think it's the additives commercial prepack manuf's rely on. customblends.com

Custom Blends wrote:

True, bdjunker. Many ryo customers we have tell us stories about being on vacation and having to buy a brand name prepack, and having to either suffer through it, or throw it out.
I really think it's the additives commercial prepack manuf's rely on. customblends.com

Before someone accuses me of being a shrill for you, I must state that I just started RYO after receiving a RYO machine for Christmas. I do not live in York, PA although that is what shows at times, and other times it's a place called Benzett (or something like that). I just wanted to head off any and all that might assume I'm working for you. Not that I wouldn't mind that, but I don't.
BTW, my 82 year old Mom smokes non-filters, and has always done so. I tried to get her to RYO, but she says "I'm 82, and I don't work unless I absolutely have to." LOL

I got this from a Illinois newspaper, but it fits a lot of states. My advice though is do it, and keep doing, every time you have a chance. Fill your car, call all your friends. Tell strangers you see that smoke. DO IT NOW.
The governor & our big politians. They are out for themselves. Have any of you smoking ban advocates figured it out yet? It isn't about your health, is about who is paying to get a bill passed.
As I said several times, I'm not a smoker and I've been dead set against any ban.
I have my doubts this will be around long before it's edited out, but go to any major store in your area and fill those carts and then leave it sit and walk out. Leave a note voicing your opinion about the bans. I bet it isn't long before they back off any ban since it would affect the revenue.
Do it now because soon government will ban transfat which is worse for you than smoking, or finally put an end to gun ownership. Or it won't be long before you have to weigh in before getting served a hit fat meal.
Copy this and email it to your friends. It's time to get involved and stop government control.

cigarette are bad for you however you want to put it where it has light on it or not it is still bad for your health so cut the bullshit but they still lied and they should be punished but however when you pick up that cigarette you know what kind of risk you taking so down get piss off!!!!!!!!!!

keep it real wrote:

cigarette are bad for you however you want to put it where it has light on it or not it is still bad for your health so cut the bullshit but they still lied and they should be punished but however when you pick up that cigarette you know what kind of risk you taking so down get piss off!!!!!!!!!!

You are correct. Search through the tobacco companies OWN documents and see their criminal acts.
http://tobaccodocuments.org/

bdjunker wrote:

<quoted text>...Not that I wouldn't mind that, but I don't.

This could work... We're actually undergoing an expansion. You would be working for yourself.

Our Camp Hill guys have a TV/Stereo/Broadband system in their store, they just sell and chill. Interested?

bdjunker wrote:

<quoted text>I tried to get her to RYO, but she says "I'm 82, and I don't work unless I absolutely have to." LOL

Yep, we hear that... sometimes we can convert 'em with a sample of a blend and machine for them. They often see it's a better smoke, FAR less expensive, and a much easier process than they thought.

And yes,(for the forum) he does not work for us. He just happens to have his head on straight.

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Tis wrote:

...soon government will ban transfat which is worse for you than smoking, or finally put an end to gun ownership. Or it won't be long before you have to weigh in before getting served a hit fat meal.

You're right, Tis - Government can't seem to stop when offered an opportunity to expand authority.

You probably remember those states that started with seat belt laws - first, the law is passed stating they can't pull you for not wearing one. This lets them slip the law in with less resistance.

But pretty soon, the law is expanded because authorities aren't happy with the voluntary compliance rate.

Next, we are brow-beaten with taxpayer funded "CLICK IT OR TICKET" radio campaigns with an officer assuming everyone's a criminal, and threatening us in stereo.

And now, quite literally, we are stopped for "compliance checks" by the Police, in clear violation of the 4th Amendment.

The people, all of 'em, non-smokers/smokers/fatty food aficionados/etc - we'd all better start fighting back, or get fitted for our Mao jackets.

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