The Boycott Against Tobacco Companies

Objectionable Company Actions

Because of its addictive and unhealthy nature, tobacco is different than other consumer products.  This difference requires that restrictions should be placed on tobacco companies that are not placed on other companies.  These are activities that tobacco companies must not do:

Targeting children in their marketing efforts,

•  Advertise or promote their products (this includes the sponsorship of entertainment and sporting events),

• Deny the medical consequences of smoking and second-hand smoke,

•  Refuse to pay for the true costs of tobacco use, (this includes health costs and cleanup costs),

•  Contribute money to politicians and political organizations,

•  Create shell organizations to fight anti-tobacco actions,

• And refuse to remove nicotine from tobacco or to improve the safety of tobacco.

Until these activities cease, consumers should practice the The Conscientious Consumers "Actions Against Tobacco Companies.” 

Koop-Kessler Committee’s Report
American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
Report Summary
http://www.lungusa.org/press
/legislative/brief/koop.html
Full Report
http://www.lungusa.org/press
/legislative/legkk.html

The Costs Of Tobacco Use

Should Tobacco be Legal?

Tobacco Company's Bad Faith

The Conscientious Consumer's Response

Objectionable Company Actions

Responding
 as a Conscientious Consumer

Action Against Tobacco Companies

Actions Against Politicians

Other Actions

The Right Way to Boycott Tobacco

Tobacco Companies and Their Non-Tobacco Products

Resources

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