Students Working
Against Tobacco (SWAT), a youth led organization, the mission of SWAT is
“to resist and expose Big Tobacco’s lies while changing current
attitudes about tobacco.” Whether in movie theaters, convenience stores,
sporting events, or schools, SWAT is there to create and defend a
generation against tobacco.
Tobacco
industry quotes….
“We were
targeting kids, and I said at the time it was unethical and maybe
illegal but I was told it was just company policy.” T. Sullivan,
sales rep., R.J. Reynolds, 1990
“They represent
tomorrow’s cigarette business…as this 14-24 age group matures, they will
account for a key share of the total cigarette volume – for at least 25
years.” R.J. Reynolds, 1974
“Moreover, nicotine is
addictive…We are then in the business of selling nicotine, an addictive
drug…” Addison Yeaman; General Counsel to Brown and Williamson
Tobacco Company’ 1963
If you or someone you
know would like to get involved in this local youth led effort to stop
Big Tobacco in its tracks, please contact:
Tanya
Mendoza
405-425-4490
Tanya_Mendoza@occhd.com
Tobacco use prevention
web site:
tups@health.state.ok.us
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