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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree that prohibition doesn't really prevent a thing from being consumed. However, I don't think an age limit really counts as prohibition. Selling substances to those who are underage is bad and there should be potential consequences for doing so.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Underage in this scenario could be 40, 50, 60. They will just drive to an Indian reserve and buy cigarettes.

I assume you're talking about teens though..I'm fine with the current age limits, but increasing the age by 1 year ever year won't do anything.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Um, you do realize that Rishi Sunak is the Prime Minister of the UK? It's a long and arduous drive to the nearest Indian reservation.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

On balance I think it's a good thing. A gradual ban like this will help break the smoking culture and save some lives. Maybe it will help gen-z get laid too.