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This article explores the contentious issue surrounding graphic cigarette warning labels as mandated by the FDA under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Proponents argue that these labels are crucial for public health, emphasizing that tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the U.S. Critics, however, contest that such regulations infringe upon the free speech rights of tobacco companies under the Tenth Amendment. The article features viewpoints from multiple sources, highlighting the ongoing debate over health regulations and constitutional rights.
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Warning Labels By: Makayla VanDerostyne & Haily Citrowske
Sources FOR: -Constitution *First Amendment - Time -drugfree.org AGAINST: -Constitution *Tenth Amendment -MSNBC -Interview *Helen Johnson -ABC Video
Amendments FOR: http://www.drugfree.org/join-together/prevention/federal-appeals-court-upholds-graphic-cigarette-warning-labels -2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act gave FDA authority to regulate the content AGAINST:
MSNBC:U.S. Appeals Court http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48779505/ns/health-addictions/t/court-cigarette-companies-dont-have-show-graphic-warning-labels/#.UEofF9BWoUx
FOR http://www.drugfree.org/join-together/prevention/federal-appeals-court-upholds-graphic-cigarette-warning-labels Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable deaths in U.S. FDA has authority to regulate tobacco, and cigarette warning labels don't violate tobacco companies' free speech rights. 5 people die every 6 seconds from smoking related deaths Ads stick better in your memory http://healthland.time.com/2012/06/15/graphic-cigarette-warning-labels-stick-better-in-your-memory/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLvI96Ezh38 - youtube video to show how truly bad smoking is AGAINST
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