Does Washington Need A ‘surgeon General’s Warning’ For Guns?

OLYMPIA — Back in 1965, with mounting evidence of the ill effects of smoking, Congress decided every pack of cigarettes should come with a few words of caution. Thus was born the first Surgeon General’s Warning. Its effectiveness in coaxing a smoker to quit or convince someone not to start is considered minimal these days.

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