Question: I was recently shopping for groceries at my local Ingles supermarket. The person in the checkout line ahead of me clearly had some significant respiratory problems and was purchasing some cigarettes. As a nonsmoker and someone who worked in a health-related field, I am aware of how dangerous tobacco products are to human health. I was pleased to see when the major drugstore chains decided to no longer sell them. I am curious as to why supermarkets are still selling a product that is clearly a health hazard?