I also supported a ban on cigarettes in vending machines. I am firmly committed to reducing youth smoking. Teen smoking is one of our most serious public health problems. While we have made some significant progress, I believe that we need to accelerate our efforts - with a goal of reducing teen smoking by half by 2004. No, it's a stupid idea.
Tobacco companies make cigarettes.
The government makes the laws. There are laws on the books against tobacco sellers. It's the government's responsibility to enforce the law. I'd like to see in what context it's set.