HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0447.025 2012-2014 COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAI
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November 6, 2013
Aloha Chair Yoshimoto, Vice Chair Eoff, and members of the Hawai'i County Council,
My name is Rachel Sato and I attend school at Waiakea High School. I strongly support Bill 135
raising the age of tobacco sales to 21.
I support this because I have witnessed family members and close friends struggle in life
because of this addiction. This is something that many people have been doing since they were
in high school like us.
In speaking with my mom, she would never have picked up this addicting habit during her high
school years if it weren't so available in the 80's. We have made many strides by eliminating
cigarette machines, and tightening the belt on stores to require ID for those who buy these
"cancer sticks". My mom's biggest regret is that she even took that first drag.
Although there are many sides to this debate, why make it easier for a teenager to make a bad
decision to start a habit that they will ultimately regret during their adult life. Ultimately regret
by compromising their own health or even worse the health of their family.
Sincerely,
Rachel Sato,Junior at Waiakea High School
Rachel Sato
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