U.S. appeals court rejects graphic anti-smoking warnings
Monday, August 27, 2012 - 11:31
in Mathematics & Economics
The judges rule that the government cannot require an 'ideological' and 'emotional' attack, setting the stage for a Supreme Court hearing. WASHINGTON — A U.S. appeals court has struck down the government's plan to require graphic warnings on cigarette packs, ruling that the shocking images seek to "browbeat consumers into quitting" smoking and violate the free-speech rights of the tobacco companies.