The tobacco farmer who was the Father of His Country sired a country that is still struggling with tobacco policies. Particularly concerning cigarettes, a legal, widely used product long known to be harmful when used as intended. Yet the administration is flinching from a ban of menthol-flavored cigarettes. Eighty-one percent of Black smokers (only 34% of White smokers) choose menthol cigarettes. Black lives matter, but …George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com.

Source: Washington Post June 03, 2024 01:35 UTC