From: Joe@smokefree.org
Date: Sat, 11/04/06
Senator Feinstein and Prop. 86
Like many of California's elected leaders (both Democrat and Republican),
Senator Diane Feinstein supports Proposition 86. At a press conference
announcing her support, Senator Feinstein cleared up confusion about a
brochure/mailer with her picture on it sent out by opponents of Prop. 86.
The mailer, which recommends opposition to 86, purports to be a "Voter
Information Guide for Democrats. "I did not approve this," Feinstein said
during the rally. "Voters need to know that I am strongly in support of
Proposition 86, because it will save lives."
"This is just one more incident that demonstrates voters need to be vigilant
about educating themselves about ballot issues," said Maria Robles, RN,
spokesperson for the Yes on 86 Coalition. "The tobacco industry will stop at
nothing to confuse voters into opposing 86. A week ago they stooped to touting
support from a phony LA chamber of commerce, when in fact the Los Angeles Area
Chamber of Commerce is in staunch support of 86. They have tried to pay off
doctors to speak against the initiative. And now, here they are, using a mailer
with Senator Feinstein on it in an attempt to get Democrats to think she opposes
86, when in fact she is a very strong supporter. Once again, they will do, say
and spend anything to kill Proposition 86, because they know it will greatly
reduce smoking."
Joseph W. Cherner
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
This email contains the opinions of Joseph Cherner, president of SmokeFree
Educational Services, Inc. Your comments, corrections, questions, or
suggestions are welcome.
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