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dc_dux · 04-01-2008, 06:23 PM

The fact that "light" cigarettes contain less tar and nicotine, based on tests by "smoking machines" does not mean you inhale less tar and nicotine.

Do you inhale harder on a "light" cigarette to compensate for the thicker filter or airholes in the filter? If you do, you are probably inhaling the same level of toxins as you did with the "reds." Do you smoke down to the filter more with "lights" because they are less harsh? If you do, you are probably inhaling the same level of toxins. Do you smoke more "light" cigarettes, because they satisfy your nicotine craving less?

FDA has several roles....in this case to regulate the nicotine content to ensure that cigarette makers dont increase that content with the intent of potential making them more addicting, and also to ensure that tobacco products are accurately represented to the public (as opposed to regulating advertising, which is the role of the FTC).

ps.....I was a smoker...when I was young and stupid.

04-01-2008, 06:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
dc_dux Location: Washington DC	The fact that "light" cigarettes contain less tar and nicotine, based on tests by "smoking machines" does not mean you inhale less tar and nicotine. Do you inhale harder on a "light" cigarette to compensate for the thicker filter or airholes in the filter? If you do, you are probably inhaling the same level of toxins as you did with the "reds." Do you smoke down to the filter more with "lights" because they are less harsh? If you do, you are probably inhaling the same level of toxins. Do you smoke more "light" cigarettes, because they satisfy your nicotine craving less? FDA has several roles....in this case to regulate the nicotine content to ensure that cigarette makers dont increase that content with the intent of potential making them more addicting, and also to ensure that tobacco products are accurately represented to the public (as opposed to regulating advertising, which is the role of the FTC). ps.....I was a smoker...when I was young and stupid. __________________ "The perfect is the enemy of the good." ~ Voltaire Last edited by dc_dux; 04-01-2008 at 06:42 PM..