Dear Editor,
The world has lost a sterling man in former United States Surgeon General C Everett Koop, a paediatric surgeon known for his anti-smoking campaigns.
C Everett Koop was not afraid to take on the big tobacco companies. He won!
So today, I challenge Jamaica to take a brave step and sign legislation, which has been waiting so long in the wings, to prohibit smoking in public spaces, and enforce that law. I have seen both administrations act in the same manner.
They seem to be afraid to do anything about this.
I have tried to find out from the Ministry of Health the status of the legislation and was disappointed that no one could tell me anything about it.
I ask you to enact this legislation now in memory of this awesome man.
Rosemarie Greene
The Smokefree Action Coalition
Spanish Town, Jamaica
spntwncitizensagv@cwjamaica.com
Honour Everett Koop's memory
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The world has lost a sterling man in former United States Surgeon General C Everett Koop, a paediatric surgeon known for his anti-smoking campaigns.
C Everett Koop was not afraid to take on the big tobacco companies. He won!
So today, I challenge Jamaica to take a brave step and sign legislation, which has been waiting so long in the wings, to prohibit smoking in public spaces, and enforce that law. I have seen both administrations act in the same manner.
They seem to be afraid to do anything about this.
I have tried to find out from the Ministry of Health the status of the legislation and was disappointed that no one could tell me anything about it.
I ask you to enact this legislation now in memory of this awesome man.
Rosemarie Greene
The Smokefree Action Coalition
Spanish Town, Jamaica
spntwncitizensagv@cwjamaica.com
Honour Everett Koop's memory
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