"For years in Richmond, a single word of opposition from Philip Morris lobbyists was enough to doom a proposed bill. But as in other states considering similar bans, the company this year took no public stand on the measure and declined to work against it. "We are currently reviewing the legislation," said Jennifer Golisch, a spokeswoman for the company."
If smokers lose support of big tobacco they are doomed. This is why we had to take it direct to the people in Florida and won.
For your information, smokers WERE screwed by Big Tobacco in 1998 when they fell to their bony knees in front of the Attorney Generals. Do you think WE have any respect for Big T? Hell no!