American Pop Culture associates a tan with beauty and vibrancy
"We're fighting a Darwinian struggle here," says Dr. Sandra Read, a dermatologist in Washington and member of the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. "We're hardwired to look at color-- vividness--as a sign of health and attractiveness and a potential good partner to mate with."

Shows like Jersey Shore, which appeals to these teens, obsess over tanning and make it apart of their routine and ultimately making it "cool." 

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Argumentation and Debate - 49431 Β»Argumentation and Debate - 49431
Sara Webster Β»Sara Webster
Text of H.R 1676: Tanning Bed Cancer Control Act of 2011 Β»Text of H.R 1676: Tanning Bed Cancer Control Act of 2011
Supports imposing more stringent rules on the use of UV tanning lamps Β»Supports imposing more stringent rules on the use of UV tanning lamps
Inherency: Highly unregulated industry that is easily accessible  Β»Inherency: Highly unregulated industry that is easily accessible
Tanning salons offer packages that are hard to turn down.  Β»Tanning salons offer packages that are hard to turn down.
A mere 4 states have taken any real action to make less accessible  Β»A mere 4 states have taken any real action to make less accessible
American Pop Culture associates a tan with beauty and vibrancy
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