Education is a huge part of what we're doing right now. We're still doing what we can with our resources. |
I do think we will be smoke-free one of these days. Hopefully, sooner rather than later. |
I think the grades are accurate, unfortunately. There are so many states that are smoke free - I think New Jersey got 'A's across the board - I think our grades are fair, as sad as that is. |
The billboard is a major purchase for the coalition. We hope it will really bring attention to the issue. |
The state numbers have come down significantly, from around 28 percent in 2002 to approximately 10 percent in 2005. That is still too high; it means that one in 10 children under 18 is still allowed to purchase cigarettes. The closer that number gets to zero, the better. |
There is a movement being initiated by the smoke-free gurus in Madison for a smoke-free Wisconsin in 2007. They're urging counties and coalitions to educate the public, so for now, that's where the majority of our effort will come. |