Is the climate good for passing the Toxic-Tobacco Law?
Yes. The climate for passing the Toxic-Tobacco Law may be the best in United States history. It was created by the efforts of many organizations and individuals. They have taught us about toxic-tobacco’s negative effects on health. This lesson has resulted in a reduction in prevalence of adult smoking from 42% in 196429 to 25% in the 1990s.18They have also apprised employers and insurance companies of the financial drain created by the illnesses caused by toxic-tobacco.30 Additionally, they have educated legislators at the local, state, and national levels who have responded by requiring that smoke-free areas be created in restaurants, worksites,31 and public buildings in 47 states, including traditional toxic-tobacco states like North Carolina and Virginia. 32 • In 1988, the citizens of our most populous state, California, raised the excise tax on cigarettes to fund prevention programs for adolescents and motivation programs to help adults quit toxic-tobacco (Proposition 99).33 • Toda
