[jlgreco]

If COPS is representative of real life, there are plenty of people willing to rob convenience stores of cigarettes. I have little doubt that this would turn much uglier if nicotine was banned.

[dragonwriter]

> If COPS is representative of real life

Its not. Its representative of what its producers think will appeal to its target market.

[jlgreco]

Of course. In reality 50% of all corner store robberies don't end with the shop owner beating the crooks ass with a broom. ;)