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LETTER: Higher smoking age and the Nanny State

Updated December 23, 2019 - 9:57 pm

An 18-year-old American can vote, but may not buy tobacco products. An 18-year-old American male must register with the Selective Service System and possibly be conscripted for military service, but may not buy tobacco products. Nanny state, anyone?

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