Featured

China to Ban Public-Space Smoking in 7 Cities

By Roy Edroso Mon., Jan. 18 2010 at 1:07 PM
Categories: Featured, Nanny State
cineseposter.jpg
The anti-smoking ban pioneered in New York have finally caught on in its natural home of Red China, where the totalitarian government has ordered a ban on smoking in indoor public spaces in seven provincial capitals. It's up to the local governments of Tianjin, Chongqing, Shenyang, Harbin, Nanchang, Lanzhou and Shenzhen to enforce the ban, which it will implement in cooperation with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The CCDC promises the project will "create strict legislation," and in China that means business. Prepare for glorious revolutionary poster art featuring nicotine patches!

In related news, three personal injury lawsuits were filed against Pfizer in New York State Supreme Court today, charging that the drug-maker's anti-smoking script, Chantix, causes hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, and aggressive behavior, of which users were inadequately warned.

Email to Friend
Print Article

We Recommend

My Voice Nation Help
0 comments
  Livefyre
Newest | Oldest
VOICE Daily Deals

From the Vault

 

Slideshows»

©2013 Village Voice, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places New York

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city