Tobacco Company Liability
0In a landmark case last week, a federal judge ruled that cigarette manufacturer R.J. Reynolds is not liable in the lung-cancer death of a longtime smoker. What do you think?
“The ones they ought to be going after are the bastards who make the matches.”
Steve Rydell –
Painter“I, personally, would like to thank Philip Morris for the death of my unwanted fetus.”
Vicki Otterman –
Secretary“It would be different if someone had made it perfectly clear that smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and may complicate pregnancy.”
Lisa Winters –
Biologist“My dad died of loneliness. If only there was one person, just one single, solitary person that I could sue.”
Chris Saxon –
Tuba Player“Life's too short for hate. Instead, let's think about all the good things the tobacco companies have done.”
Timothy Kolkos –
Firefighter“The cigarette companies should all be found liable and made to pay. Except for Virginia Slims—they were just doing their part for women's rights.”
Randy Ordonez –
Systems Analyst
