Children as regular smokers 3000 children a day in the United States become regular smokers.
Children are the prime target of major cigarette companies.
Cigarette companies need to replace their adult customers that quit and die from tobacco related illnesses. Joe Camel is a cartoon character that provides a favorable idea of smoking to young children. This sends mixed messages to children who learn that cigarette smoking is unhealthy in school. Major tobacco industries have a lot of economic power. The government makes a lot of money from cigarette taxes.