US cigarette makers sue over graphic warning labels

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14553228

Five tobacco companies have sued the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over a new law that would force them to place graphic health warnings on their cigarette packets.

The firms argue the plan violates their constitutional right to free speech, as it requires firms to promote the government's anti-smoking message.

**Opinion**

A warning is different than a promotion. But good try. You never know. The blunt truth of the matter is, what the warning labels depict is true.