2009-06-18 00:44:38 - An explosive interview between anti-tobacco campaigner David Goerlitz and historian Christopher Snowdon is set to send shock-waves throughout the Tobacco Control industry.(1)

In it Goerlitz, passionately committed to tobacco control, exposes the movement as a ‘corrupt’ and ‘greedy’ institution dominated by extremists and ‘wackos’.

David Goerlitz caused a stir in 1988 when he denounced the tobacco industry and joined the anti-smoking movement. Since then he has campaigned tirelessly against tobacco and has been honoured by the WHO, the American Lung Association and the American Cancer Society.

The interview begins with Goerlitz explaining why he joined the movement after working for the Tobacco Industry, and how he now feels guilty by association with the anti-tobacco movement.

He discusses the corruption and states, “They (tobacco control) said: ‘This is no longer going to be about health, it’s going to be about money.’ That’s what I saw.”

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interview continues with Goerlitz explaining how health programs were abandoned in favour of an aggressive war against smokers with the introduction of ‘junk science’ to pass through smoking ban legislation and prohibitionist agendas by those he describes as “some of the most obnoxious, egotistical people I’ve ever met in my life.”

Goerlitz also exposes how he was asked to lie when giving testimony in court against the tobacco industry, “They (tobacco control) said: ‘You can add in anything you want to even if it’s a lie.”

Andy Davis, chairman of Freedom2Choose, states “David Goerlitz is a man of virtue and knows the anti-tobacco industry inside-out. He has seen the corruption and these tapes are stunning evidence of the appalling practices used and corruption within the industry. Members of Freedom2Choose would like to express their gratitude for his honesty and frankness.”

Freedom2Choose also thank historian Christopher Snowdon, author of Velvet Glove, Iron Fist (A history of anti-smoking), for conducting this interview. (2)

References:
1 The Goerlitz Tapes - www.velvetgloveironfist.com/david-goerlitz-winston-man.php
2 Velvet Glove, Iron Fist - www.velvetgloveironfist.com/index.php?page_id=1