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I don't think it's [California's Prop. 10] even viewed by most voters as a taxing measure. . . It's tobacco – that puts it in a category all its own.Clark Kelso, professor of law at the University of the Pacific, on the defeat of Prop. 28. Quoted in Werner, E. <i>Calif. OKs Billions in Bond Debt</i>
Love works.Cigarettes Cheaper! owner Ned Roscoe, in <i>Prop. 28 Repeals Tobacco Surtax Imposed by Prop. 10 - PRO - A smokescreen of good intentions</i>
Our opposition to Proposition 10 was based on our belief that it is grossly unfair to tax one group - smokers - for a program benefiting all Californians. . . We continue to think we were right in our opposition and our belief that adult smokers should not be discriminated against through unfair taxes. . . Nevertheless, it was passed. The voters have spoken and we respect their decision.Whatever you may think about Philip Morris' California newspaper ads, PM is NOT funding or supporting Prop. 28, according to Ellen Merlo. Quoted in <i>Philip Morris USA Ad Provides Company Position on Proposition 28</i>
We know that you’re spending millions of dollars on ads telling us that the people of Philip Morris are “working to make a difference.” . . If Philip Morris really cares about kids, we urge you to publicly pledge that Philip Morris will not help fund Prop 28 . . . Don’t say “we’re thinking about it.” . . Just pledge that you won’t support Prop 28 – not now, not later, not directly, and not indirectly. 16 Children's groups' open letter to PM, which ran Wed. in major California dailies. Quoted in <i>An Open Letter to Philip Morris</i>