2007-07-06 11:15:48 · 10 answers · asked by sporty chick 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
the same reason that guns,knifes,& baseball bats are still sold!
2007-07-06 11:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is common sense that the taxes and stamp duties on ciggerette sales is lining the pockets of the government.It is a sad situation that they think of the lining in their funds .They certainly dont think or consider the lining of the smokers lungs.Then they dont take in to the consideration the cost of the hospital expenses to treat or save these people with a smoking addiction.
2007-07-06 11:29:04 · answer #2 · answered by embellishment3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there is money to be made selling them. Tobacco farmers make money raising tobacco and the cigarette companies make money selling the cigarettes. THe states make money with cigarette taxes. Why is lysol and other household cleaners still sold when they cause cancer and are toxic to your health? Same reasons.
2007-07-06 11:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because People (like me) like to smoke and think it is cool and fun. Also, it tase very good. Also, the people that make cigarettes get money and rich off of ppl
2007-07-08 15:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by baseballm937 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the politicians still get money from tobacco growers, The golden rule, those that have the gold ; make the rules
2007-07-06 12:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly. There is money to be made, and the industry has a few 'lawmakers' in their pockets.
What's really infuriating is that there are substances banned that aren't nearly as toxic.
2007-07-06 11:21:18 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the government is taking small steps to banning them, if they turned illegal altogether, then all of the people who are addicted, would turn away from the government. and that wouldnt be good, but at least they are teaching kids about how bad they are 4 u.
2007-07-06 11:21:22 · answer #7 · answered by Mandi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
besides that cigarette sales make many people rich-
people die in car accidents-cars are still sold
people die from alcohol consumption-alcohol is still sold
people die from gunshots-guns are still sold
in other words-it is people own free choice to take risks that may be harmful. we can not make everything that is dangerous illegal.
2007-07-06 11:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by aj's girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If marijuana could be taxed it would be sold as well
2007-07-06 11:24:02 · answer #9 · answered by Katie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a little thing called "Freedom of choice"...you can do whatever you want and there will always be someone to provide whatever it is you need.......good luck
2007-07-06 11:22:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋