It would seem obvious to most that large tobacco growing states like South Carolina would be the main voters against stricter legislation. In actuality large tobacco companies like Philip Morris are some of the largest donators to the politicians in the non tobacco states. As said in this article, "As long as Washington lawmakers are hooked on donations from Big Tobacco, the industry has enough friends to ward off strong federal oversight." This statement is …showed first 75 words of 668 total…

…showed last 75 words of 668 total…keeping the jobs in Virginia and raising his own states economy. While a representative from Montana who has been receiving campaign aid from insurance agencies would talk to his voters about how devastating tobacco is on our country and how tougher laws and stricter penalties are the answer. A lack of true support is the cause of 400,000 deaths each year and it's a shame that the majority of the reason revolves around votes and money.