Grandson Of Tobacco Giant Speaks Out Against Tobacco

The grandson of a tobacco giant is in Tulsa speaking out against tobacco.<br/><br/>Patrick Reynolds says his grandfather's company, RJ Reynolds, is targeting children. He says nightclubs are also

Wednesday, September 26th 2007, 4:04 pm

By: News On 6

The grandson of a tobacco giant is in Tulsa speaking out against tobacco.

Patrick Reynolds says his grandfather's company, RJ Reynolds, is targeting children. He says nightclubs are also a part of the problem. Reynolds says clubs frequently scan driver licenses for address information and then mail discount coupons for cigarettes to teens.

â€œThat is obscene. They know that 90% of all the smokers got addicted by the age of 19,â€ said anti-smoking activist Patrick Reynolds. â€œIf they don't get them by 19 they will not get them as customers, they know that.â€

The most recent research says 28% of Oklahoma teens smoke.

If you are a smoker and would like to kick the habit Oklahoma has set up a tobacco helpline. That number is 1-800-Quit-Now. You can find more information on tobacco and the stateâ€™s plan for tobacco by visiting the Tobacco Use Prevention Serviceâ€™s website, www.health.state.ok.us.

Watch the video: Taking A Stand Against Tobacco