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Shermann

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2. Menthol in cigarettes is a bikeshed issue

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Nov 5, 2023, 01:53 PM

Nov 2023

Why not focus on "pharmacies" that sell cigarettes? CVS stopped selling cigarettes in 2014, but Walgreens continues to do so.

That battle would involve real political risk but make a real difference.

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Dozens of health organizations pledge 'full support' for federal ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 2023 OP

Yeabut! Methol is what allows smokers with damaged throats to continue to smoke. Chainfire Nov 2023 #1

Yes. I started smoking menthol cigarettes... very smooth and pleasant (I thought.) Oopsie Daisy Nov 2023 #4

I was a menthol smoker too and quit 13 years ago can't stand cigarette smoke now MistakenLamb Nov 2023 #7

Menthol in cigarettes is a bikeshed issue Shermann Nov 2023 #2

Walgreens is already closing stores everywhere. They probably wouldn't make that call. littlemissmartypants Nov 2023 #6

That appears to be an industry-wide trend Shermann Nov 2023 #10

This is a good step. Now about candy-flavored vapes. Nicotine-dose-delivery systems ... Hekate Nov 2023 #3

Little bit of info about the backstory of menthols. Mosby Nov 2023 #5

Timing is everything. mahina Nov 2023 #8

Really? Menthol? LittleGirl Nov 2023 #9

Why should they ban nicotine? Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #11