[Gorzaloon]

The strength of the law reflects Delaware's intention to fight its staggering cancer rates, including the nation's third highest death rate for tobacco-related cancers. More than 3,100 Delawareans died of lung cancer between 1995-99, health officials say.

Um, Wait a minute here.

Deleware is home to DuPont, and a host of other such companies. There is a huge chemical industry presence there.

But tobacco alone has caused a cancer cluster, huh?

Yeah, OK. More Science By Fiat.

[SheLion]

But tobacco alone has caused a cancer cluster, huh?

Hmmmm good point!!!! VERY good point!!!

It really is sad how a certain few that sit in power over a state can bring it to it's knees.......and what about NASCAR at Dover next season? I wonder how the no smoking will go over? I wish NASCAR would pull out!

[Gabz]

But tobacco alone has caused a cancer cluster, huh?

Exactly.

What is failed to be commented upon is that cancer (most types) is a malady of aging and there has been a huge influx of retirees to the state.

Another item failed to be mentioned when it comes to cancer deaths is that Delaware has several of the more prominent cancer hospitals in the area. When someone with lung cancer dies in one of those hospitals, even if they are a PA, NJ, MD or where ever resident - it gets put to the Delaware cancer death statistics.

Then of coure we have the garbage air OUTSIDE that everyone in Delaware has lived with for so many years.

But, they're right - it's only the smoking that keeps the cancer rates so high in Delaware (/sarcasm)

[Cobra64]

Yeah, OK. More Science By Fiat.

Fiat is out of business.