THE KILLING FACTORIES

Many different headings were looked at before choosing "The Killing Factories. As you read on you will see the significance of this choice. This is a story that leads up to the present day and starts with some of the most prolific killers, some dead and some still alive today.

Lets start off with the small time murderers. They are the serial killers. While their crimes were horrendous and caused terror and fear in their victims, heartbreak amongst their families, their mondus operandi was peanuts compared to the next group.

Hitler is a good example of a mass murderer. Not only was he responsible for the death of millions in death camps link Belsen and others, but untold numbers of soldiers and civilians, both his and ours. Stalin is another example of a mass murderer. History tells us that he even outdid Hitler. Here again we are talking of millions of innocent people. Hitler and Stalin are both dead and gone, Thank God for that.

It would appear there could be no worse mass murderers than those I have mentioned. How sad it is to say, there are, and they are still operating today. Drug dealers will over time, cause death and suffering to their victims and will more than likely exceed the killing numbers of the past. The economic cost of all these mass murderers is mind boggling. It should be noted at this time, that all of the above are illegal. They are crimes against humanity and when brought to trial, were given appropriate sentencing. Please read on, it gets even worse.

There can be no worse crime than that of legalized mass murder. What a sad state of affairs, To still have this travesty of justice, and it has been with us for years. These "Killing Factories", are indiscriminate and target children, teens and adults. The weapon they use appears harmless enough to look at, but has killed millions and will kill millions more.

The cost to society is beyond comprehension. The culprit is "CIGARETTES". And all those who condone this evil method of mass extermination. The cigarettes biggest weapon is cancer, a slow and painful death that invades all parts of your body.

First lets describe this evil weapon. It emits over "7,000", different agents of which over "4,000", are know to be "Toxic" and "47" that are known Carcinogenic (cancer causing agents). This information is an excerpt from a book dealing with cancer, its causes, as well as possible cures or remissions.

One very sad aspect of this tragedy is that if the sale or use of tobacco were to be eliminated today, there are still many thousands who have yet to die. Lets look at some facts. "TOBACCO GROWERS", they are aware of how dangerous their crops are, they grow tobacco for profit, and are therefore a party to the death of millions. They should be indicted to face a jury of their peers Then we have our "Governments", the people we elected to protect our interests their claims to their involvement vary with the circumstances.

Is it the profit they make from taxes? Oh no they say! If they are not making money and if their claims that it costs millions to service the costs for cancer treatment, then as legislators why do they continue to legalize the sale of tobacco products?

Well, one excuse is that organized crime would have a field day, some point to the days of prohibition as an example. That is one lame excuse when we are talking about millions of lives world wide. Those in government who support tobacco companies, should also be indicted, as co-conspirators in the murder of millions of people.

Now we come to the real culprits. The owners, managers, workers, and all the others who have blood on their hands from Stalin, or the other serial killers. They could be described as worse, when you consider the number of people they have already cause from the use of tobacco products. This has to be described as mass murder for profit. They should all be indicted to what ever degree of involvement they are guilty of.

A word to the wise, obviously we cannot depend on our governments to help us, we cannot depend on the tobacco growers to stop growing tobacco and for sure we cannot depend on the tobacco companies to stop killing us. If you are a smoker or use any tobacco products and you want to live, stop now and make a point to consult your doctor and insist on regular cancer checkups. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, then quit using tobacco products "right now" and build up your immune system with good food and exercise, this won't cure your cancer but you may add some time to your life. Parents if you have children who smoke, don't ask them to quit, "Make Them Quit". Most children, if they stop now will not contract cancer. Adults should realize that when you become aware that you have been diagnosed with cancer it is too late. "Stop Now", and hope for the best, you just might get lucky. Don't rely on that immortality complex that we all have. You are just as susceptible to cancer as anyone else. If there is the incidence of cancer in your family you are even more susceptible and should be even more cautious, "Don't Smoke".

Here is a very important, but little known fact. It has now been proven, that second hand smoke is even more dangerous than smoking. If you are a smoker and longevity is not one of your strong suits, think of other people, your friends, family and in particular your children. Go outside if you must puff, at the ver least you may save their lives

Let me part with one thought, smoking is like being on death row, you are never quite sure of just how long you may have left.