Some lunatic judge overstepped her jurisdiction and banned the sale of perfectly legal products, citing racketeering as the reason. This completely defies logic. The RICO laws were designed to nab mobsters. This is like saying it's okay to sell hard liquor but not beer or wine. I predict this one's going to end up in court for years to come on appeals.

"Ad groups had no immediate comment on the decision by U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler, except to say it was "significant." But sweeping advertising sanctions could set a precedent for other industries, including food and alcohol, leaving little doubt that the ad industry will move to involve itself in the appeal, probably through friend-of-the-court briefs."

Until congress enacts a law declaring tobacco products illegal to sell, this ruling will never float. But congress won't do that, because tobacco taxes are a huge source of revenue. The only way to make up for that lost revenue would be to legalize pot, meth, crack, heroin, etc., then regulate and tax them to death. Perhaps dear ol' Gladys would prefer that. Oh, right. That would also require new legislation by congress.