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We Are Not Profit
Por años la industria del tabaco ha estado matando sistemáticamente a la comunidad afroamericana con cigarrillos mentolados y beneficiándose financieramente.3192021
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El daño de la industria del tabaco
La industria del tabaco gasta miles de millones en atractivas tácticas de mercadeo e influencia política para continuar ganando dinero con nuestra muerte y enfermedades.2223
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El tabaco es el único producto en el mercado que mata cuando es usado de la manera indicada. Puede ser mortal incluso para la gente que no lo usa.24
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Para la industria del tabaco los niños son sus “clientes de reemplazo” y los condenan a una vida de adicción y enfermedad.25
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Esta industria racista intencionalmente (y a conciencia) ha inundado las comunidades diversas con productos mortales y mensajes manipuladores.26
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