Noting that smoking is rare among affluent white populations, Minton explained how it should come as no surprise that as we move to decriminalize cannabis and while anti-tobacco groups advocate against criminal penalties for minors caught vaping (seen as popular among white teens), we are also increasingly moving toward policies that turn tobacco smokers (and especially majority-Black menthol smokers) into criminals or second-class citizens. Meanwhile, sales for menthol cigarettes have remained at a consistent level while sales of regular cigarettes have dipped slightly, according to the most recent statistics available
I also enjoy the way Monica defends Beth, encapsulating why Beth is such a beloved character on the show
The agency allowed the company to market 20 variants of Zyn products with the claim that "using ZYN instead of cigarettes puts you at a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis." Popular nicotine pouch products had been awaiting the agency's clearance as scientists hesitated due to potential risks to new users, including children
Because of the resources that Ive been able to create, a lot of kids would just relax and not work, but I sat them down and (told them) I dont believe in that, John said
