Description Tobacco companies had been protecting their turf for decades.
After all, they had already convinced millions of Americans to take up an addi.
And they were good at getting people to do what they wanted them to do.
They had a whole lot of money to spend.
They had hordes of lawyers to threaten anyone--inside the Industry or out--who posed a problem.
They had corrupt scientists who made excuses about nicotine, cancer and addiction.
They had congressmen in their pocket.
Description Tobacco companies had been protecting their turf for decades