The Indian's Curse

Tobacco was the first big business for the American colonies in the 18th century. It was a novelty in Europe, and the colonists rubbed their hands with delight as European money came rolling in in exchange for their cured leaves.

The people who were living here gave the new white demons tobacco, saying it would be a curse on them. Tobacco had been a sacred ritual for the natives, and used very sparingly when making bonds between friends. Perhaps the white man's terrible abuse of the indians caused the tobacco deva to turn against the white man and enforce the indian's curse.

The tobacco industry's growth has been continuous since the beginning. They have expanded into many realms, and many large corporations and conglomerates are under their umbrella. They wield great political power, and are unhesitating in exerting it.

The cigarette corporations have guided the debate over "The War on Drugs", and have carefully concealed mountains evidence about the dangers of cigarettes, while at the same time ensuring that public sentiment is steered against other natural substances.