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Jump to full article: Tulsa (OK) World, 2009-08-04
Author: Polly Robinson, Tulsa
Intro: I had a great time at Dfest; I'm thankful for any event that brings business to Tulsa. However, I was disappointed a tobacco company was allowed to distribute free cigarettes, coupons, and other tobacco products. I went through the tobacco trailer myself; it was obvious they were marketing to their next generation of replacement tobacco users before the FDA stops the distribution of samples. Although you were required to be 18, plenty of samples were distributed to share with friends after leaving the trailer -- all of this at an event sponsored by State Farm, a company that provides health insurance.
Edward B. Rust, Jr., the State Farm CEO, says on the company's Web site, "Not only do we do what is legal, but we also do what is right." OK, Mr. Rust, I know advertisement of a deadly product to a young crowd is still legal, but is it right?
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