First, cigarette advertising has been halted because it is KNOWN they cause medical problems. Alcohol IS currently advertised! Wine, beer and liquor are regularly in commercials, especially over the holiday season.

Another note to your fully inaccurate post. Airliners, boxcutters, Anthrax, Ricin poison, Serin gas, diesel fuel, fertilizer, axe handles and swords have also been the choices of mass murderers.

You're not a big fan of actual history are you?