From the socialist training manual of the Maryland lifestyle nannies:
"Soccer" shows how to take action against smoking in public places where children are present. It forcefully dramatizes the Maryland-Smoking Stops Here empowerment philosophy about standing up and saying, "No! Not in my face and not in front of my kids."
About the Movement
Maryland—Smoking Stops Here is a partnership between the state and its citizens that will result in specific, meaningful steps towards a smoke-free Maryland.
The movement has three primary objectives:
To reduce cigarette smoking among middle and high school students and young adults.
To increase the number of adults who strongly agree that second-hand smoke is harmful to children.
To increase the number of smoke-free households where children and middle- and high-school students live.
What's this movement all about?
Maryland—Smoking Stops Here is about getting people to stand up and say, "No! Not in my car. Not in my home. And definitely not in my face and in front of my kids."
It's about treating smokers not as villains, but as victims of an industry that markets an addiction.
It's about changing the social norm to one in which Marylanders overwhelmingly adopt and encourage a smoke-free lifestyle.
At the center of Maryland—Smoking Stops Here is this Web site, where you can find or gain access to every conceivable tool to make your family, your community—and, ultimately, all of Maryland—completely smoke-free.
So Who's Paying for This?
Although Maryland—Smoking Stops Here is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, for the benefit of Maryland citizens, cigarette manufacturers are footing the bill. Here's why:
Maryland was among many states that filed suit against America's tobacco companies, seeking reimbursement for the massive costs incurred by smoking-related diseases such as cancer. The court ordered the tobacco companies to pay $53 billion in damages, which were split among the various states party to the lawsuit.
This has a nice totalitarian ring to it. "Strongly agree"?
Maryland was among many states that filed suit against America's tobacco companies, seeking reimbursement for the massive costs incurred by smoking-related diseases such as cancer. The court ordered the tobacco companies to pay $53 billion in damages, which were split among the various states party to the lawsuit.
BS - SMOKERS and ONLY smokers are footing the bill - NOT the tobacco companies.
part of the sweetheart deal of the Master Settlement Extortion , I mean Agreement was that the TC's could add 45cents to each pack of cigarettes to cover the costs. the TC's are not paying ONE penny.