The passing of a hero

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The death-penalty verdict for 'Megan's law' murderer Jesse Timmendequas, who was abused as a child, and the liability placed on tobacco firms for smoking deaths send contradictory messages about responsibility. Advertising does influence behavior, but people themselves must take the responsibility.

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Stop smoking!

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Cigarette firms face huge new lawsuits, by seven states seeking Medicaid compensation for ailing smokers, and by huge class action suits arguing industry manipulation of addictive nicotine. Politically, a Clinton '96 victory would allow his Food and Drug Admin to reclassify cigarettes as a drug.

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The world to play for

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The tobacco industry is negotiating a settlement of medical claims that could cost cigarette companies $300 billion in the next 25 years. The talks have not discouraged investors or hurt tobacco stocks, because a settlement would provide compensatory savings.

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