I am officially triggered by the level of racism this administration is stooping to. Look at this quote from an administrative official. If I was a black person I would be so pissed off and ready to call for a recall election. President Trump himself never said anything this racist and he said some stupid stuff.
Like a black person can't think enough for themselves to decide what to smoke so they need the government to save them from a cherry cigar. This quote is so condescending and reprehensible.
"Banning menthol—the last allowable flavor—in cigarettes and banning all flavors in cigars will help save lives, particularly among those disproportionately affected by these deadly products. With these actions, the FDA will help significantly reduce youth initiation, increase the chances of smoking cessation among current smokers, and address health disparities experienced by communities of color, low-income populations, and LGBTQ+ individuals, all of whom are far more likely to use these tobacco products," Acting Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D., said in a statement.
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Like a black person can't think enough for themselves to decide what to smoke so they need the government to save them from a cherry cigar. This quote is so condescending and reprehensible.
"Banning menthol—the last allowable flavor—in cigarettes and banning all flavors in cigars will help save lives, particularly among those disproportionately affected by these deadly products. With these actions, the FDA will help significantly reduce youth initiation, increase the chances of smoking cessation among current smokers, and address health disparities experienced by communities of color, low-income populations, and LGBTQ+ individuals, all of whom are far more likely to use these tobacco products," Acting Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D., said in a statement.
Biden administration announces it intends to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
The administration announced the ban Thursday, but it won't take effect immediately.
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