The goals of such labels are informing consumers about the risks of smoking, encouraging quitting among smokers, and preventing others from ever starting
Increasing taxes on cigarettes is a "win-win," according to the American Lung Association, because it keeps kids from starting to smoke, helps adults to quit and provides funding for health programs
If China follows other countries and prints disgusting pictures on its cigarette packet, how could the traditional feeling of respect, obedience, friendship, love, or harmony be quickly conveyed when offering someone a cigarette from such a packet
Unlike some gadgets that blur the line, the company is clear that its device is a ritual substitute, not a smoking cessation medicine
(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) DEMBY: So we've been talking about Black people and tobacco, specifically menthol cigarettes, which reminds me of this old Dave Chappelle sketch