Tobacco Advertising And Its Effects On Young People
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In this world there are many injustices that deal with our children. A
main injustice is the advertising of tobacco directed to our youths. Every day
3,000 children start smoking, most of them between the ages of 10 and 18. These
kids account for 90 percent of all new smokers. In fact, 90 perc ....
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attracted by these advertisements because they like cartoons, and they think
that a cartoon is harmless and what the cartoon does is harmless too. There is
so much cigarette advertising out there a child is sure to be struck by its
attention.
The companies deny that these symbols target people under 21 and claim
that their advertising goal is simply to promote brand switching. Illinois Rep.
Richard Durbin disagrees with this statement stating “If we can reduce the
number of you ....
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