[LostAbbott]

The other day I did a little reading on some of the problems going on in Central America, namely many of the Governments are failing (cannot provide basic services, security, infrastructure, or basic human services) or are completely corrupt. Guatemala has 5times more private security guards as cops. Nicaragua's President is illegally seeking a third term, etc... I was wondering if any felt we as Cigar smokers had any responsibility towards these countries? Could we put pressure on Swedish Match? Or Arturo Fuente?

Is it even worth it? Would a decent economy and stability raise the price of cigars? Does anyone think that cigar firms would hold any local sway anyway?

Just kind of thinking out loud here... What do you guys think?

Please feel free to kill this if I have strayed too far into politics. I am mostly wondering if we as a community would have any ability to help those growing the tobacco.