[SheLion]

As for the FDA regulation of tobacco products, it's a small price for the cigarette companies to pay in exchange for lower tobacco prices, and besides, it will serve to inoculate the cigarette companies against future lawsuits brought by plaintiffs who charge that cigarettes are more harmful than the companies let on.

We all know that if cigarettes are put under the control of the FDA, they would not put their seal of approval on them. Therefore, they would have to ban cigarettes.

[mg39]

Perhaps, but I tend to think that won't happen. More likely, the cig companies will be forced to list all of their ingredients, and there may be stricter controls on sales to minors. Bear in mind that Jesse Helms is a major supporter of this buyout legislation, and he of all people would never agree to legislation which would lead to the outlawing of cigarettes.

[Great Dane]

We all know that if cigarettes are put under the control of the FDA, they would not put their seal of approval on them. Therefore, they would have to ban cigarettes.

Either that or being forced to admit second hand smoke is of no concern........ remember governments can't afford to loose the money. :-}