Eileen Ogintz`s article detailing the current controversy caused by smoking explored some passionate issues. When faced with credible evidence presented by the U.S. surgeon general showing the harmful effects of passive smoking, the Tobacco Institute, the lobbying and public relations arm of the tobacco industry, puffed propaganda. The Tobacco Institute said smokers`
rights are being violated when laws are enacted limiting the freedom to smoke in certain areas.
The Tobacco Institute is much more concerned with smokers` rights than with smokers` lives.
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