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…
“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…”
Experimental use of cigarettes and other tobacco products often starts at a young age, but health experts say the 18- to 21-year-old time frame is when that experimental use typically turns into to regular use and addiction…
Who knows when or even if the rest of the nation will raise the minimum age, but Massachusetts has waited long enough. It’s time to snuff out the old rules for the whole state, and do what needs to be done…