Because the anti-smokers have geared up to shove their prohibition of smoking down the throats of anyone whose attention has been diverted to America at war. Because Pristine Christine Whitman has dedicated $1.5 million to campaign against smokers in their own homes. Because antis are told if there's no "new" news, to recycle and repackage "old" news to keep the public's attention on the dastardly smoker in order to further their agenda.