Debate Question on Business Law-Cigaretts?

Question

It has been established scientifically and medically that cigarette smoking is a health hazard, not only to the smoker, but also to those persons subjected to the second-hand smoke. As a result, sales and profits for tobacco companies have declined significantly in the U. S. Cigarette smoking is increasing in some parts of the world, especially in Asia, with a steadily increasing demand for American-made cigarettes. The sale of American cigarettes to this growing Asian market can generate literally billions of dollars in sales over the next few years. Many of the restrictions the tobacco companies face in the U. S. do not exist in these Asian nations, nor are there any restrictions on advertising. However, the health hazards posed by consumption of the product are the same as those faced in the U. S.

QUESTION: From an ethical perspective, what should American cigarette manufacturers do under these circumstances?

Answer 1

Sorry, but ethics and cigarette manufacturers just don't belong in the same sentence. In a fantasy world, if they were TRULY ethical, then they should not even sell them. period. But if they are gonna do it then, I guess that maybe they should first educate those people and then earmark some money for the heathcare of the dying people because somethings gonna happen, except I think punishments in these countries are sometimes worse than being sued?? Just rambling now.... thanks

Answer 2

The only reason why smoking is legal is for the governments personal gain. The governments makes tons of money off taxes from cigarettes and if they catch someone smoking in a non smoking zone they make money. The government really doesnt care about your health nor does the cigarette companies.

Answer 3

From an ethical stance, they should abide by the same rules as they do in America.
They should also voluntarily make readily available the same literature on stopping smoking and the hazards of smoking that they do here.
The restrictions were put in place due to the health hazard that they pose and the fact that they could take advantage of the naive nature of children and young adults.

Answer 4

Ethics don't come into play for cigarette companies. If they want to be ethical, they should present their product truthfully and accurately. And push the governments to allow for logical restrictions as to not harm people who don't wish to use their product.

Answer 5

Nothing.Unless you live in a cave,you know that smoking can be bad for you.Here in the U.S. it is still a legal product and as long as the VAMPIRE politicians can recieve huge tax dollars from it,they will always be legal.

Answer 6

The only reason cigarettas lable have anything on them is they are forced to do it.If they truly cared about health they would stop making cigs