Introduction
Tobacco advertising refers to promotion display of tobacco products in media such as; radio, television, print, billboards and at retail stores. The ban on tobacco advertising by the Indian
Government has many effects on the people as well as their ethics and freedom of choice.
This paper will provide a summary argument in favour of the ban as well as opposing the ban.
And to conclude with my opinions on what the government should do with tobacco advertising. 1. Summarize the arguments in favour of the ban on tobacco advertising in India
Smoking kills! According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco industry is the only industry that kills around 5 million of its customers every year, additionally 600,000 people dies
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Save the future, save the people, ban tobacco advertising today.
2. Summarize the arguments in opposition of the ban on tobacco advertising in India
Banning of tobacco advertising is a political move. Company has the freedom of speech, they are free to advertise and inform consumers about their products. Consumers have the right to make choices for their own life, by preventing them this choice is against the meaning of freedom and democratic society. “If it were legal to manufacture and sell tobacco products, it should be legal to advertise it as well” (IBS Center, n.d.).
Tobacco advertising was merely used to influence existing smokers to switch brands and to create brand loyalty and does not encourage new smokers (Hammond & Rowell, 2001).
Banning of tobacco advertising in India will only hurt India tobacco industry. Tobacco advertising will continue to exist in international event like Formula One (F1) and are broadcasted globally. India tobacco industry contributed 12% of the total excise revenue of
Rs. 8000 crores in the year 2000 – 2001 and employs up to 26 million people direct and indirect. In respect for freedom of choice and democratic society, we could consider other option
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3. Discuss the conflict of interest issue as it pertains to government in India
Tobacco was introduced by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Due to its full-bodied flavour and smoothness, India has become the world third-largest manufacturer of tobacco products, producing about 800 million Kgs per annum. 246 million Kgs worth US$918.9 million of
Indian tobacco were exported to about 100 countries in 2014 – 15 (IBEF, 2015). The Indian
Tobacco Industry is currently employing 26 million people directly and indirectly.
The tobacco industry’s continuing to influence scientific research and government regulation and policies with distorting information by claiming the health danger caused by tobacco products were not proven and continued to use this tactic to fight the regulations.
Nevertheless, tobacco industry contributed 12% of the total excise revenue and employs approximately 26 million people in India which, caused the Indian government to be in a difficult position.
4. Give your opinion on what governments should do in regards to tobacco
Tobacco did not just appear in colonial America. The tobacco plant was introduced by John Rolfe to the people of Jamestown (Nobleman 12). John Rolfe also taught the colonists how to farm tobacco (Tunis 77). Though tobacco cultivation seemed to be flourishing, consumers were still getting their tobacco from the Spanish Indies, as the Spanish Indies grew milder tobacco than America (Weeks 1). This motivated John Rolfe to sail to the Spanish Indies and confiscate some of their tobacco seeds ("The Growth of the Tobacco " 2). The tobacco from the Spanish Indies boosted the economic growth of colonial America (2). However, John Rolfe was not the first person to have tobacco in the new world. The Native Americans were the first people to cultivate and smoke tobacco and taught their trade to the Spanish (1). The ...
The tobacco industry seems like a beneficial addition to our economy. It has basically been a socially acceptable business in the past because it brings jobs to our people and tax money to the government to redistribute; but consider the cost of tobacco related treatment, mortality and disability- it exceeds the benefit to the producer by two hundred billion dollars US. (4) Tobacco is a very profitable industry determined to grow despite government loss or public health. Its history has demonstrated how money can blind morals like an addiction that is never satisfied. Past lawsuits were mostly unsuccessful because the juries blamed the smoker even though the definition of criminal negligence fits the industry’s acts perfectly. Some may argue for the industry in the name of free enterprise but since they have had such a clear understanding of the dangers of their product it changes the understanding of their business tactics and motives. The success of the industry has merely been a reflection of its immoral practices. These practices have been observed through its use of the media in regards to children, the tests that used underage smokers, the use of revenue to avoid the law, the use of nicotine manipulation and the suppression of research.
There is clearly no way tobacco will never be outlawed but I believe there should be tighter restrictions on age limits throughout the world, and restrictions on the materials that are used in cigarette processing. Who is just letting cigarette companies continue to poison people and cause cancer risk? Throughout my essay I will analyze the affects of cigarette use on the society of the world and the elaborate corruption that keeps cigarette companies in business.
If an individual wants to smoke they will choose a product that someone that they are acquainted with smokes, and no matter how many regulations there are, adolescent smoking either starts at home if the parents are smokers or with a friend who has parents that smoke. The government should manage the tobacco industry better in regards to the adding of chemicals that are not present in natural tobacco leaves. By adding the extra ingredients they are adding the elements that risk the health of the consumers. For hundreds of years tobacco in its pure form has been used by native American civilizations for spiritual purposes. It wasn’t until the industrialization of the tobacco industry when the addiction health hazard causing chemicals were added to increase sales and dependency of smokers.
Many people say alcohol and tobacco ads on television, in magazines, even at convenient stores encourage youth to start these bad habits. Do these ads really target children? Can these ads really influence kids to start drinking or smoking? Advertisements can have some influences on teens, but the alcohol and tobacco companies say it really cannot. Although these ads can seem appealing to kids by making the people look cool doing it, these ads are not aimed toward these teens.
The origins of tobacco are almost untraceable. As long ago as the 1400s, Christopher Columbus was offered dried tobacco leaves as a gift from the American Indians that he encountered. Quite soon after, sailors brought the tobacco back to Europe and the plant expanded throughout the continent.
The tobacco industry is known as one of the most controversial industries around the globe. The conflicting two viewpoints that raise challenges for the industry are between the people involved in the industry and those affected by it. Large producers and manufacturers of tobacco products argue that the production plays a vital role in the world economy contributing billions of dollars each year in tax dollars. On the opposing side is the health argument stating that over half of tobacco smokers die of tobacco related illnesses around the globe. As an ever growing global industry it has become more prevalent as well as scrutinized over the past one hundred years. Tobacco is one of the most widely used addictive substances in the world and can grow in “any warm, moist environment, which means it can be farmed on all continents except for Antarctica”. The plant itself is native to the Americas and historically one of the half-dozen most important crops grown by American farmers
It touched the topic of economic values of tobacco industry for country that includes tobacco producers (farmers) and manufactures, with worth value of $1000 (2009). It also provided the estimated number of labor work in tobacco farming in India which is 3.5 million. Additionally, authors gave information on impact of taxes on tobacco use and discussed the areas those still needs to be concern.
.I believe that the Tobacco industry is unethical, They provide a product that causes addiction and eventual death if smoking continues thought the majority of a person’s life. I think that the tobacco industry needs to take more responsibility for their product. I believe they should do this by not advertising on the false image of being a cigarette smoker and focus on what consumers are actually going to receive for their money when purchasing cigarettes. They should focus on the feeling it gives people, and what the cigarette experience actually is in the most literal terms. Also cigarette companies should tell costumers upfront in easy to read labels the long term and short term effects of smoking to let people clearly know what they are buying and what it’s effects are.
Although the Tobacco Industry recently paid enormous fines to the US Government and Individual states, they continue to promote smoking and influence young human beings world wide to use their products through multi dimensional advertising. For decades Americans were not told the truth about the dangers of smoking. The media stayed silent because it did not want to lose the hundreds of millions of dollars it made from cigarette advertising.
Summarize the arguments in opposition of the ban on tobacco advertising in India. The fact that the product is still out there and available may
Should tobacco and alcohol advertising be allowed on television? The ban on advertising tobacco is already in affect, however, alcohol is another harmful substance. Should liquor be allowed to be advertised, if tobacco can not advertise their product? The ban on advertising tobacco products on television and radio, was passed through legislation in 1970 by Richard Nixon. This argument like others out there has two sides, one side in favor these advertisements and the other against these advertisements. Since both of these substances are highly addictive and costly. Would we like to see these advertisements continued? Are these advertisements the hazard they are communicated to be? Through the research of these two important sides, this essay will explore which side has a stronger stance on the topic.
The state allows the manufacture band salenof tobacco products and yet bans the advertising of tobacco. The country collects excise revenue to alleviate the financial crunch and benefits from the sponsoring of sports and cultural events, yet they deny companies level playing field through the ban. Throughout advertising the desired to present products or services is achieved. However the aim of the government is to discourage adolescents from consuming tobacco products and arm itself with powers to launch an anti-Tobacco Program. India as a developing country has its consumption growing yet in developed countries it was dropping, hence banning adverts becoming ba first step towards discouraging smokers forgetting the impact of the decision on
Government involvement in personal decisions in life has frequently been a hot button topic. What role does the government have in personal decisions and at what point have they crossed the line of personal liberties? Here we will analyze a case study in India over the implications of government involvement in the advertising of tobacco.
The tobacco grown in India was exported to England and sold there for a profit, or was used to make cigarettes which were then brought back to India and sold, often to the elite. In terms of export quality, the tobacco from Bengal and Bombay were failures, but the tobacco from Gujarat and 'Coimbaur in Madaras' was of good quality. The tobacco of the Northern Circars, which was then converted to snuff in Masulipatnam, was prized in England.