Ianna Kachoris
Sophomore
Sociology, English
"Well, seeing as I just smoked a cigarette for the first time on Saturday, it
would be kind of hypocritical for me to consider tobacco a drug. But I still
think they're bad."
Peter Kim
Junior
Biology, Chemistry
"For many years it's been legal, so it can't really be treated as a drug
because it's such an integral part of our society today, in spite of the
corrupt acts by William Morris and other tobacco companies. Clear laws can't be
passed disregarding the rights of smokers today, but as for the future, laws
can be passed to make it a moral law."
Sarah Lynne
Freshman
Undecided
"Yes, because it's addictive and causes just as many health problems as other
drugs."
Shelise Henry
Sophomore
Biology
"Yes, I do think it should be treated as a drug because it's very addictive and
there's no need for people to smoke. Tobacco can only cause harm because my
grandfather died of cancer. It only causes harm."
Suny Biswas
Sophomore
Biology
"The medical evidence seems to show that tobacco should definitely be treated
as a drug, but in terms of policy enforcement, such a policy is not practical.
Tobacco historically has not suffered the bad image and connotation of other
drugs and its use is much too widespread."