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Cigarette smoking is addictive, as that term is most commonly used today.
This formal acknowledgment comes far too late but still we must all welcome it. It can be the beginning of clearing the air. Ted Koppel and ABC's Nightline was scheduled to do an interview with Philip Morris Senior Vice-President Steve Parrish, but ABC said it was postponed due to breaking news in Pakistan. However, we repudiate the transparent motives behind Big Tobacco's attempt to legitimize itself by pretending to associate with the public health community. Feeding the hungry while keeping their addictive cancer sticks lit seems a bit like sneaking in as a wolf in sheep's clothing.