So people have there addiction to cigarettes and cigars, but now the companys have been comming out with flavored cigars and flavored cigarettes. Flavors ranging from Strawberry, cherry, Grape, Etc.... Who are these companies targeting? How do we keep kids away from these things if they advertise the flavor as a plus? What do you think?
Jason Spiewak
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T/R 11:35
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Shisha is flavored tobacco. You can smoke it out of a hookah. It comes in many different flavors including mint, mocha, vanilla, strawberry, banana, citrus, soda, and Lemon. Shisha producers in the states target young adults. Its relatviely new here. I haven't heard that much about it in the media so I dont think it targets kids. It is supposed to be better for you and less addictive than cigarettes. That's my 2 cents.
Kendra Essig
CPO 2001 t/r 8:35 a.m.
Lisa Petty
POS 1041
T/R 11:35am
I remember when Camel came out with the "Camel No. 9's" these are the regular camel cigarettes but they are displayed in a pink and black box. This alone targets a demographic. I think that flavoring cigarettes is defiantly targeting a younger audience because when you first smoke a cigarette the taste isn’t something you immediately love, they are targeting the younger kids because the majority of people who smoke do so when they are younger...put it in nice packaging and throw a hint of strawberry in and you’ll have 18 year olds around the block waiting to purchase them. Its genius but sad!
Jamal Stewart
pos 1041 11:35
I would have to agree that tobbaco companies are targetting the younger audiences. Flavoring tobacco products make it way more appealing to kids because of the different taste an smell that they have to endure. The truth is that the big companies are jus gonna get worse not better.
It is true tobacco companies are trying to target younger audiences. Why would they do that? Probably because millions of dollars in statistical research spent by the company shows that that is the age group they should target in order to make a maximum profit. Its not about morality. The tobacco company is just like any other business, in it for the money. they have a product for which there is a vast market, and they are selling it. What is wrong with that? If you are worried that they are targeting youngsters, there are laws against them buying their products. maybe we should be upset about the enforcement of these laws rather than with the company selling a product.
Tobacco companies flavor their products because that's what statistical analysis shows will sell better. its all about the bottom line. Morality is not an issue in business. If underage smoking is the problem, enforce the laws, and discipline your children.
Nicholas Conlin
POS 1041
T/R 11:35am
I agree, the flavoring of cigarettes and cigars is not helping the addiction people have already to them. This also promotes to people that aren't appealed to regular cigarettes and cigars and makes them curious to try the flavored ones. This tactic is definitly going to increase tobacco use with children and teens.
Hallie Barrett
POS1041
T/R 11:35
The tobacco companies are obviously targeting young america. But thats not to say that people over the age of say 20 dont like flavors like strawberry. Some extremists against cigarettes dont think about the idea that people past the age of 18 like flavors like grape and strawberry. Are they saying they dont personally like anything but the taste of water ?
Kyle O'Neill
POS 1041
11:35 T/TR
Everyone that goes to school knows smokeing is bad. It is there choice if they smoke not the company fault.Burger King has playground outside.Does this mean there targeting youth to get fat?? NO this is a free America. Its your Choice what your own actions are.
Avery, Michael
CPO 2001 8:35 Thurs/Tues
Tobacco is going to be used no matter what the flavor. It doesn't matter whether the flavoring is strawberry, chocolate, blueberry, or watermelon people like tobacco. Are the companies necessarily targeting the children with these options? I don’t think so; I am an adult and I like blueberry as well as strawberry it's another option for the smoker.
Cody Chivas
POS 1041
T/R 11:35
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