I found this article about a case on a group of Maine smokers who sued Phillip Morris over false advertisements. The disputes over the existance of such things as a ¨light¨cigarette has been going on for decades, but it seems that this time the Supreme Court might be trying to send a strong message, by assuring the labels at the time do no protect them from these cliams now. Now, the issue that concerns me, since it is more related to our content in class, is the fact that what the group will celebrate is the öpportunity¨to sue. Playing devil´s advocate a little bit, i wonder the effect of reading this type of headline by the general public, who will not immerse themselves in the details. This type of advertising might be creating negative opinions and perceptions as a decision on the case is not yet, and will not be reached for a while. Many of teh writers covering these cases a show very clear and unobjective opinions on this. If the issue is covered on TV, many journalists can show with their faces what party they think is the problem. Is the Media responsible for this effect? Do tobacco companies have any right to sue for that? for libel? for false advertising?
here is one link:http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,467126,00.html
Friday, December 19, 2008
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