Because they couldn't research the effects of smoking until they knew the exact number, type and distribution of cigarettes, as well as who smoked them and where people got them.
Gripping for air as the “numbers” they need are just not there....
So they say well maybe if we stand on our head at noon and spit it will tell us something, so we need funding...
Not exact but they intimate scrutiny to protect you and of course...
The Children...
They are referring to us as well