De : J. van Baardwijk [mail > Good. Now if they would be so kind as to not only outlaw the *ads* for the
> product, but outlaw the *product* itself as well... I'd rather they outlaw smoking in public spaces than advertising. I think people have a right to consume what they like in the privacy of their homes wether it be tobacco, alcohol or other substances. In my opinion, for advertising to be unacceptable, it has to - lie, or imply falsehoods - be discriminatory - be targeted at children A product is legal or it is not. If it is legal, then it should be advertisable. Tobacco ads that do not downplay health risks or target kids are completely acceptable in my book. Of course, banning smoking in public spaces can be taken too far. I remember a trip to LA and a blues bar where people snuck outside to light up. A blues bar where you can see the stage from the back of the bar isn't a real blues bar! Jean-Louis _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
