Letter from Wayne P. Harris
Educate, Counsel, But Don’t Prohibit
Regarding the piece authored by Jennifer Hill, I respect the opinions and concerns of the author; however, I am concerned with her examples of ineffective and failed policies. Californians still smoke menthol cigarettes, as reported by the Tax Foundation. The report also shows that “while legal sales fell after Massachusetts’ 2020 flavor ban, 9 out of every 10 packs no longer sold could be traced to sales in neighboring states. People didn’t stop smoking; they just bought their packs elsewhere.”
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