In 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
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
