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EDITORIAL: There's a reason why Big Tobacco helped write this legislation 

Purportedly, banning flavored tobacco products will reduce youth smoking rates, because teenagers love candy.

To that end, we're going to offer two hypotheticals that we think our lawmakers failed to consider when signing this noble legislation. ("We voted against Big Tobacco! Hurray!"). . . .

Todd: "Well, I just don't know, Jack. I really don't want to get hooked."

Jack: "But the FDA reduced nicotine levels in cigarettes. Plus, look at the cool skull and crossbones on the package. It's a really relevant design for rebellious youth like us. It's like the FDA wants us to start smoking now! Besides, like you said, you only smoke when you drink..."

Todd: "Okay, just this one time won't hurt."

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