Billionaires Donate To Anti-Smoking Drive

American Voices • business • ISSUE 44•31 • Jul 28, 2008

Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates and New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg are pledging $500 million to a worldwide anti-smoking campaign. What do you think?

“Gates and Bloomberg should know they're attacking the only source of comfort for Microsoft users and Knicks fans.”
Bob Linck –
Systems Analyst
“Unfortunately, that is exactly how much I planned to spend on cigarettes this year.”
Lindsay Esposito –
Cashier
“That's certainly not going to help Bill Gates' nerdy reputation.”
Dan Connors –
Construction Worker

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