Question of the Month - January 2003

[Anna White]

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Question of the Month - January 2003
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Dear Friends,

This month, we are going to continue the tradition of starting off the
New Year by compiling an up-to-date list of the most outrageous tobacco
industry practices around the world.

JANUARY'S QUESTION: What are some of the most outrageous methods that
tobacco companies currently use to market and promote their products,
present themselves as "responsible corporate citizens", and/or exercise
political influence in your community, state and/or country?

Please offer as many details as possible (e.g. what company & brand,
when, where, who, how). We are interested in any and all examples you
can provide -- especially ones that involve Philip Morris.

As always, share your answer with your partner if you have one, and send
a copy to Essential Action. Deadline: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2003.

Thank you in advance for all examples that you can gather!
Anna

Global Partnerships for Tobacco Control
Essential Action
P.O. Box 19405
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: +1 202-387-8030
Fax: +1 202-234-5176
Email: awhite@essential.org
http://www.essentialaction.org/tobacco