How should times dictate smoking fight? Your Say Interactive

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As attitudes toward smoking have shifted (see graphic above), methods for curbing the habit, it seems, have gotten more drastic.

At one point graphic warning labels (which would have included gruesome photos of physical damage done to former smokers) were being considered for packages of cigarettes. And now New York City is considering Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal that would require retailers to hide packs of cigarettes in an attempt to keep them away from teenagers. The thought there being — for youth who are either just beginning to smoke or are considering it — out of sight, out of mind.

Some countries have long since adopted some of these rules, and it seems to have made a difference. But many wonder whether they will make a difference here. Take a look at the stats for yourself, then weigh in with your opinion. Vote in the quick polls to your right.