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This article appeared in the March 23, 2009 edition of The Nation.

March 4, 2009

Give That Lady a Cigar!

Canton, Mich.

Re "The Old Dope Peddler" ["Letters," March 9]: I wish to thank The Nation for running the cigarette ad with the opportunity to take advantage of a coupon. Tobacco is a legal product, as are cellphones, books, sleep aids and pearl necklaces. If one has no need for a cellphone, sleep aid, cigarette or pearl necklace, don't buy one. First Amendment, anyone?

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