When it comes to society’s interest in delaying exposure to addictive substances, 21 is a more reasonable age to make an informed choice compared to our impulsive teenage years…
Raising the legal age to buy tobacco products to 21 years is a proven strategy to do this. Let’s make it a priority to protect our families and communities — while saving money — by starting this discussion…
In fact, because we’re deeply concerned about the military readiness of our nation, we strongly support Senate Bill 3011, which would increase the legal age to purchase tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21…
“I’m thrilled legislators backed this important health initiative,” Miller said in a statement following the vote. “It will reduce the amount of people who get addicted to nicotine…”
“This will be great because I see all these little kids and they start smoking. They should be over 21,” he said. “I’m a smoker as well but I’m trying to quit, so that will be good for everybody…”