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Which of These Will Work?
North Miami Beach, FL July 23, 2001 Aaron H.
Schectman
THINKING ALLOWED
Essays on issues, ideas and reflections on the times. Published now and
then, Opinions pro or con are welcome.
WHICH OF THESE WILL WORK?
Did you read or hear about the tobacco "ruse" Phillip Morris is using
overseas? This simply states that deaths caused by smoking tobacco are
really a good thing. The good thing is that people die sooner and thus do
not overload services needed to care for the terminally ill. I don't think
the reasoning here is very sound. I used to think smokers needed my help in
pointing out the negative aspects of their smoking. They had to know that I
was personally outraged by having to INHALE their used smoke. After all,
they paid for not only the cigarettes (and the packaging showing a warning
that they were dangerous to the user's health) AND the smoke they expelled.
One would think they would care about this and want to keep it all. At
least, that was my point.
I printed up a lot of cards, the size of the 2" by 3 1/2" business cards
with pithy statements on them. Here are a few. I'd like you to review them
and vote on which would make the greatest impact on dedicated smokers.
1. "You have lost your smoke (sir or madam). I'm sure you miss it
and would like it back. I really don't want it and would prefer you find
all of it and keep it for yourself. Thanks, but no thanks."
2. " I estimate that it will cost $3.50 to get rid of the smoke that has
been deposited by you on my suit jacket. It will cost another $2.50 for my
wool pants to be cleaned. My tie is another $1.50. This does not include
the cost of washing and ironing my shirt. Thus, please pay me $7.50 now and
I will not add the cost of washing my hair to rid it of the aroma and
detritus of your smoke."
3. "I have found that I usually walk around you smokers. This is, of
course, to avoid coming in contact with your smoke. Upon thinking it over I
feel justified in telling you - when you see a non-smoker coming, YOU GIVE
WAY - GET OUT OF THE WAY WITH YOUR SMOKE!"
4. "This restaurant is noted for its fine food. Your smoke has ruined a
perfectly good meal. I won't bring my family here again to be exposed to
tobacco smoke while we eat."
Please vote for the one that will work the best. Carol's Evaluation:10 out
of 10.
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