By brandonwbarrios
Congressman to hold hearing into baseball and chewing tobacco
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) announced on Wednesday a congressional hearing on the use of chewing tobacco by young people, the health problems it causes and the influence of professional baseball players who chew tobacco.
“Just because there’s no smoke doesn’t mean there’s no harm,” said Pallone. “Young people should understand the consequences of chewing tobacco. The best way to protect them against health damage is to get a better understanding of the extent of its usage, the health problems it can cause and the factors that influence its usage.”
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Sounds like a big waste of time and money. I’ve never met anyone who is not aware chewing tobacco may cause cancer. The concern is slapping a sticker on chewing tobacco like its done on cigarettes is not enough. These extremists want more. Next they should argue stickers be placed on donut boxes stating “May Cause Obesity”, if they haven’t already.
The extremists in our society are the statists of any political party that ignore our individual liberty while seeking ways to impose their beliefs and opinions on everyone. They are proponents of a nanny state whose actions are outside the scope of law. They ignore the natural rights outlined in our Declaration of Independence from the very aura they’ve come to represent – intrusive government.
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ)
D.C. Office Phone: (202) 225-4671
New Brunswick Phone: (732) 249-8892
Long Branch Phone: (732) 571-1140