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Racists! It bans menthol but exempts premium cigars
Posted on: February 28, 2020 at 12:33:48 CT
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https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/485143-house-approves-bill-banning-flavored-tobacco-products
....It would also ban menthol cigarettes, which are disproportionately used by African Americans after years of targeted marketing by tobacco companies.
While most Democrats supported the measure, some members of the Congressional Black Caucus voted against the bill, worrying it could give police a way to target African Americans.
“This legislation has dire, unintended consequences for American Americans,” said Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), a member of the CBC. “Law enforcement would have an additional reason to stop and frisk menthol tobacco users because menthol would be considered illegal under this ban.”
She also took issue with the fact that the bill exempts premium cigars favored by white people but took aim at products used by black people.
"The message that we're sending is that, you know, for poorer communities — communities with less franchise that are gonna be over-policed — we're going to add an extra burden to them,” Clarke told The Hill Thursday.
....It would also ban menthol cigarettes, which are disproportionately used by African Americans after years of targeted marketing by tobacco companies.
While most Democrats supported the measure, some members of the Congressional Black Caucus voted against the bill, worrying it could give police a way to target African Americans.
“This legislation has dire, unintended consequences for American Americans,” said Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), a member of the CBC. “Law enforcement would have an additional reason to stop and frisk menthol tobacco users because menthol would be considered illegal under this ban.”
She also took issue with the fact that the bill exempts premium cigars favored by white people but took aim at products used by black people.
"The message that we're sending is that, you know, for poorer communities — communities with less franchise that are gonna be over-policed — we're going to add an extra burden to them,” Clarke told The Hill Thursday.
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