Jump to full article: Rutland (VT) Herald, 2008-01-24
Author: PHYLLIS TARBELL
Intro: I was troubled yesterday up at the Yankee Sportsman's Classic Hunting and Fishing vendor fair. I thought the event was wonderful with one exception -- there were two booths -- Skoal and some other brand of smokeless tobacco -- giving away free samples to adults (18 and up).
I believe it is illegal to give away free cigarettes, so why is it OK at this event that attracts many youths to give away another toxic product that we know causes cancer? . . .
I am a nurse. I see the results of the tobacco industry and their outcomes on real people hooked on their products. Please let's not help them reach their goal
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