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Tobacco Prevention Money Isn't Meant to Pay Down the State Deficit!
Target: Your GovernorSponsored by: Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Right now, governors across the U.S. are trying to pay down the state deficit by using funds specifically raised for tobacco prevention. This questionable practice not only threatens our children but the integrity of our state governments.
Urge your governor to use tobacco money as it was meant to be used - to protect our children from tobacco addiction.
NOTE: When you sign this petition, you will get free updates about tobacco related issues from ThePetitionSite's partner, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.
Urge your governor to use tobacco money as it was meant to be used - to protect our children from tobacco addiction.
NOTE: When you sign this petition, you will get free updates about tobacco related issues from ThePetitionSite's partner, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.
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# 15,811:
8:04 pm PDT, Apr 7,
STEWART A WILBER, Texas
WE PAY GROWERS OF TOBACCO ON ONE HAND, AND ON THE OTHER the NIH SPENDS BILLIONS IN MEDICAL CARE FOR THOSE MISGUIDED CITIZENS OF THE US who continue to smoke tocbacco!! MAKES SENSE?--HARDLY AND I RESENT THE CONGRESS WHICH MAKES THE ABOVE POSSIBLE STEWART A WILBER M.D 325 CLEVELAND COURT. SAAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78209
WE PAY GROWERS OF TOBACCO ON ONE HAND, AND ON THE OTHER the NIH SPENDS BILLIONS IN MEDICAL CARE FOR THOSE MISGUIDED CITIZENS OF THE US who continue to smoke tocbacco!! MAKES SENSE?--HARDLY AND I RESENT THE CONGRESS WHICH MAKES THE ABOVE POSSIBLE STEWART A WILBER M.D 325 CLEVELAND COURT. SAAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78209
# 15,810:
5:56 pm PST, Mar 25,
David Dunkleberger, Pennsylvania
# 15,809:
10:52 pm PST, Mar 24,
Brenda Machen, Maryland
i was introduced to tobacco when i was 14 years old. back then it was only $ .26 a pack. i have tried and tried and tried over the years to quit. it would be nice for the money that the states are rceiving from the lawsuits to have programs for the children but also to have free programs for those of us who would really like to quit. the way it is, it costs more to buy the items needed to quit than it does to buy cigarettes. health insurance companies do not cover these items.
i was introduced to tobacco when i was 14 years old. back then it was only $ .26 a pack. i have tried and tried and tried over the years to quit. it would be nice for the money that the states are rceiving from the lawsuits to have programs for the children but also to have free programs for those of us who would really like to quit. the way it is, it costs more to buy the items needed to quit than it does to buy cigarettes. health insurance companies do not cover these items.
# 15,808:
4:52 pm PST, Mar 23,
Kristin Vergunst, Mississippi
# 15,807:
4:16 pm PST, Mar 23,
Scott Workinger, Texas
# 15,806:
12:53 am PST, Mar 22,
Alan Hudnell, Ohio
It's misuse of funds. In 1972 in Ohio we were told if we voted in a stste lottery, our schools would get part of the money, which meant no more money issues for schools. That turned out to be a big lie as usual.
It's misuse of funds. In 1972 in Ohio we were told if we voted in a stste lottery, our schools would get part of the money, which meant no more money issues for schools. That turned out to be a big lie as usual.
# 15,805:
9:27 pm PST, Mar 10,
Rachel Dean, Illinois
# 15,804:
3:03 pm PST, Mar 4,
Walker Bennett, Arizona
So I'm a smoker and was disappointed that the tobacco companies lost. BUT, it is unconscionable for the states to misappropriate what they consider a 'windfall' for their personal pork projects.
So I'm a smoker and was disappointed that the tobacco companies lost. BUT, it is unconscionable for the states to misappropriate what they consider a 'windfall' for their personal pork projects.
# 15,803:
4:27 pm PST, Feb 25,
Name not displayed, Kentucky
# 15,802:
1:47 pm PST, Feb 23,
Violet Warren, Idaho
that way it will be fair instead of a companies interest.
that way it will be fair instead of a companies interest.
# 15,801:
8:52 am PST, Feb 22,
Alyssa Allen, New Jersey
This is a serious issue in the health of our nation. It is especially important to target the youth population, as they are our future and need to be informed early about smoking's detrimental effect on their health!!
This is a serious issue in the health of our nation. It is especially important to target the youth population, as they are our future and need to be informed early about smoking's detrimental effect on their health!!
# 15,800:
12:58 am PST, Feb 22,
Joseph Dunbar, New Mexico
# 15,799:
6:04 pm PST, Feb 19,
Tammie Juaire, Florida
# 15,798:
11:11 am PST, Feb 18,
Sherry Frost, Ohio
# 15,797:
5:22 am PST, Feb 8,
Joy Jones, Ohio
# 15,796:
3:02 pm PST, Feb 6,
Courtney Frantz, Massachusetts
Because that's what your constituents elected you to allocate it for!
Because that's what your constituents elected you to allocate it for!
# 15,795:
12:38 pm PST, Feb 6,
Susan Brittain, Nebraska
# 15,794:
12:01 pm PST, Feb 6,
Conrad Wong, Nevada
MSA monies were intended to combat the ill effects of tobacco use. Yet in Nevada, Gov. Guinn uses 40% of the settlement money to fund a scholarship program which has nothing to do with tobacco prevention or cessation.
MSA monies were intended to combat the ill effects of tobacco use. Yet in Nevada, Gov. Guinn uses 40% of the settlement money to fund a scholarship program which has nothing to do with tobacco prevention or cessation.
# 15,793:
6:05 pm PST, Feb 5,
Roger Hunt, South Carolina
Because hurting children is molestation. Child molestation is abhorrent.
Because hurting children is molestation. Child molestation is abhorrent.
# 15,792:
4:54 pm PST, Feb 4,
Lucia Scott Ploskey, Washington
# 15,791:
8:58 am PST, Feb 3,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Because for too long the companies have been using advertising to hook people onto this addiction. They know the consequences now. Get out of tobacco and grow some other products beneficial to people. Admit your mistakes.' Don't turn teens onto smoking!!
Because for too long the companies have been using advertising to hook people onto this addiction. They know the consequences now. Get out of tobacco and grow some other products beneficial to people. Admit your mistakes.' Don't turn teens onto smoking!!
# 15,790:
1:22 pm PST, Jan 31,
Jessica Risinger, Pennsylvania
# 15,789:
2:25 pm PST, Jan 30,
Name not displayed, Missouri
# 15,788:
5:42 pm PST, Jan 28,
Peter Newton, Arizona
# 15,787:
4:16 pm PST, Jan 28,
Caroline Holgin, Washington
# 15,786:
4:15 pm PST, Jan 27,
Marijke Van Fleet, Arizona
This money should be used to educate kids about NOT using tobacco and to help help those already addicted to permanently kick the habit.. not for medical for illiegal immigrants (as in Arizona), etc.
This money should be used to educate kids about NOT using tobacco and to help help those already addicted to permanently kick the habit.. not for medical for illiegal immigrants (as in Arizona), etc.
# 15,785:
11:23 am PST, Jan 26,
MissTaren Carter Hines, Washington
it is the responsible thing to do.
it is the responsible thing to do.
# 15,784:
6:04 am PST, Jan 26,
Amanda Cargile, Virginia
# 15,783:
6:48 am PST, Jan 25,
Martha Kamber, New York
# 15,782:
2:53 am PST, Jan 25,
Dorina Prisacaru, Illinois
Duh...........
Duh...........
# 15,781:
8:53 pm PST, Jan 24,
Briana Beltran, California
# 15,780:
10:41 am PST, Jan 23,
Alfredo de Batuc, California
# 15,779:
10:29 am PST, Jan 23,
Diane Melanson, Maine
# 15,778:
10:03 pm PST, Jan 21,
Mary Buffett, California
To educate people about the effects of tobacco and to endorse prevention
To educate people about the effects of tobacco and to endorse prevention
# 15,777:
10:12 am PST, Jan 21,
Elizabeth P Lowe, Pennsylvania
I believe that both of my parents have gotten cancer from cigarettes--direct or second-hand. Prevention of smoking addiction is vitally important to our children's future health.
I believe that both of my parents have gotten cancer from cigarettes--direct or second-hand. Prevention of smoking addiction is vitally important to our children's future health.
# 15,776:
3:44 pm PST, Jan 19,
Nata'aska Humminbird, Virginia
because this plant is sacred, and was intended to be used for prayer only. the disrespect & misuse of this plant has become a terrible danger to our youth. everything possible should be done to ensure their health & longevity.
because this plant is sacred, and was intended to be used for prayer only. the disrespect & misuse of this plant has become a terrible danger to our youth. everything possible should be done to ensure their health & longevity.
# 15,775:
2:19 pm PST, Jan 19,
Margaret Riggs, Florida
# 15,774:
11:47 am PST, Jan 19,
Winifred Williams, Ohio
# 15,773:
6:08 pm PST, Jan 18,
Cary Lacklen, Colorado
# 15,772:
4:58 pm PST, Jan 18,
Paul Damian, Illinois
# 15,771:
4:44 pm PST, Jan 18,
Hilary Lake, Michigan
Please use the money that was promised to protect children from falling prey to such a sad addiction,which has the possibility of ending their lives prematurely!
Please use the money that was promised to protect children from falling prey to such a sad addiction,which has the possibility of ending their lives prematurely!
# 15,770:
2:26 pm PST, Jan 18,
Jonathan Doherty, Florida
Money spent on tobacco prevention today helps save each state thousands of dollars in the future by having fewer patients in our hospitals suffering from the effects of life-long tobacco use.
Money spent on tobacco prevention today helps save each state thousands of dollars in the future by having fewer patients in our hospitals suffering from the effects of life-long tobacco use.
# 15,769:
9:44 pm PST, Jan 15,
Sandra Williamson, Colorado
This money should be used to advertise about the results of using tobacco, such as what a healthy lung looks like vs. what a smoker's lung looks like, and the medical bills that often result from using tobacco. Do YOU want this to happen to YOUR children?
This money should be used to advertise about the results of using tobacco, such as what a healthy lung looks like vs. what a smoker's lung looks like, and the medical bills that often result from using tobacco. Do YOU want this to happen to YOUR children?
# 15,768:
12:28 pm PST, Jan 15,
Sarah Barker, Michigan
# 15,767:
10:55 am PST, Jan 15,
Laura Ice, California
Health is one of our most important challenges. Tobacco is one of the worst health offenders. We need to use the Tobacco prevention money to encourage our youngsters not to smoke. The overall savings in health costs should greatly outweigh any advantage from spending the money any other way...
Health is one of our most important challenges. Tobacco is one of the worst health offenders. We need to use the Tobacco prevention money to encourage our youngsters not to smoke. The overall savings in health costs should greatly outweigh any advantage from spending the money any other way...
# 15,766:
10:44 pm PST, Jan 14,
Joanna Carroll, California
# 15,765:
11:56 am PST, Jan 14,
John and Lucy Perko, California
# 15,764:
11:41 pm PST, Jan 13,
Michael David O'Neill, California
# 15,763:
7:25 pm PST, Jan 13,
Caron Lumsden, Tennessee
# 15,762:
7:08 pm PST, Jan 13,
Name not displayed, New Mexico
# 15,761:
5:37 pm PST, Jan 13,
Jane Sanders, South Dakota
So our children do nothave to become addicted to this poison.
So our children do nothave to become addicted to this poison.
# 15,760:
12:52 pm PST, Jan 12,
Leslie Rivera, Washington
# 15,759:
12:48 pm PST, Jan 12,
Judy Gonzales, Iowa
Tobacco use of any sort has created an enourmous "elusive" public health disaster.
Tobacco use of any sort has created an enourmous "elusive" public health disaster.
# 15,758:
11:46 am PST, Jan 12,
Judith Solano, Colorado
# 15,757:
8:36 am PST, Jan 12,
Leticia Garcia, California
To Give help to those who have been in bondage of this bad habit by providing them with alternative.
To Give help to those who have been in bondage of this bad habit by providing them with alternative.
# 15,756:
8:04 am PST, Jan 12,
May Takayanagi, Massachusetts
# 15,755:
5:28 am PST, Jan 12,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 15,754:
11:41 pm PST, Jan 11,
Karlynna Hinkle, Indiana
# 15,753:
10:15 pm PST, Jan 11,
Aileen George, West Virginia
# 15,751:
7:11 pm PST, Jan 11,
Sarah jane Geraldi, Colorado
This money was meant to save lives and deter children from smoking, not to help the state in its financial crisis. We should definitely not accept a one time payout from the tobacco industry over the health of citizens.
This money was meant to save lives and deter children from smoking, not to help the state in its financial crisis. We should definitely not accept a one time payout from the tobacco industry over the health of citizens.