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by David Moyer, MD.


Chapter 32 Political issues

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Political issues: General

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"Arnold Schwarzenegger resigned in 1993 as chairman of the President's Council on

Physical Fitness and Sports. At the same time, this fitness icon appeared virtually

everywhere with a cigar dangling from his mouth. To millions of kids who look up to

him as one of the finest specimens of virility, health, strength and sex appeal,

Schwarzenegger is setting a dangerous double standard. Welcome to the STAT Hall

of Shame, Arnold."

Tobacco Free Youth Reporter, Summer 1993

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Michael Lippman, MD, had had it. Armed with a can of blood-red spray paint, he set

out before dawn one winter morning to scale the billboard near his hospital "CAMEL

FILTERS. It's a whole new world", the sign screamed. "OF CANCER", the Seattle

family physician added, before police led him off in handcuffs.

American Medical News, August 9, 1993

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When asking for compensation for billboards that are removed, Florida advertisers

claim that their signs are worth $40,000 to $60,000 each. When they calculate

property taxes, however, this figure drops to $400.

Audubon, August 1991, p. 16

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In 1985, Philip Morris paid Reagan aide Michael Deaver $250,000 to try to secure

concessions from South Korea on tobacco imports.

The Progressive, May 1991, p. 29

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A New York Times editorial referred to the "white collar drug pushers" in the tobacco

industry.

Tobacco Free Youth Reporter, Summer 1993

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