Tag: Tobacco

• Slow Suicide

  Sometimes there are moments at which it becomes clear that capitalism, religion and government are in cahoots.  Tobacco is one of those intersections. Now, I understand smoking. I was a smoker. I loved the process of buying the pack.  Packing them. Pulling one out. Letting it dryly linger on my lips before lighting it and…

  Dylan Netter

  January 6, 2020

  capitalism, education, Leaders, Smoker, Teaching, Tobacco

  capitalism, education, Leaders, Smoker, Teaching, Tobacco

• Global WARming

  Many problems today can achieve their solutions through grassroots movements and the activism of the individual.  Sometimes the problems need solutions with a heavier hand. Stop beating around the bush and call a spade a spade. It’s easier that way.   For example, smoking.  Americans might think that this battle has been one.  I assure you…

  Dylan Netter

  October 29, 2019

  capitalism, Constitution, education, Environment, Global Warming, Leadership, Smoker, Teaching, Tobacco Industry

  capitalism, Constitution, education, Environment, Global Warming, Industry, Leadership, Smokers, Teaching, Tobacco, Tobacco Industry, Warming

• The Blame Game

  Blame is a tool usually employed by siblings to avoid punishment.  In 2019 it is the tool employed by those in power and who make the rules to avoid punishment.  Ironic isn’t it. Why is that? When children do it at home or in the classroom, we teach them that there are alternatives to solving…

  Dylan Netter

  October 18, 2019

  Blame Game, Businessman, Classroom, Donald Trump, education, Politician, Professional Sports, Teaching, Tobacco Industry

  Blame Game, Businessman, Classroom, Donald Trump, education, Game, Industry, Politicians, Professional Sports, Sports, Teaching, Tobacco, Tobacco Industry, Trump