I think that this ban represents an unprecedented and unjustified expansion of the power of the government - not in the matters of control of harmful substances - but in the matters of taste.

Nobody argues that the flavored cigarettes are more dangerous than others - it's just that they taste betterWhat's next? They won't allow you to put mayo and ( Read more... )

Here is an excellent summary of arguments in opposition of the ban on flavored cigaretts. See the previous post on the same blog as well.

"It is quite clear that the law will have zero impact on youth addiction to cigarettes and will reduce youth smoking by zero percent."

"Not a single Philip Morris or R.J. Reynolds product will be taken off the ( Read more... )

Some background information related to the ban on flavored cigarettes, that went into effect on 22 September, 2009.

Text of the bill H.R. 1256 - in .pdf format, - onlineThe purpose of the bill was to give the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate tobacco products ( Read more... )