An FDA report suggests that banning menthols would lead an additional 923,000 smokers to quit, including 230,000 African Americans in the first 13 to 17 months after a ban goes into effect. Its a worthy goal, and should President Biden get his wish and see this ban enacted, it will despite any potential blowback from law enforcement overreach almost certainly curtail the current level of smoking in America to some degree
While 12% of the US population is African American, African Americans account for 41% of the premature deaths and 50% of the life-years lost during this same time period
The brand rewards those who appreciate nuanced tobacco characteristics and elegant presentation
Frank O'Hara in his poem "The Day Lady Died" writes of going to "the tobacconist in the Ziegfeld Theatre" in New York and casually asking "for a carton of Gauloises." In John le Carr's 1979 novel Smiley's People a key plot point involves the concealment of a microfilm in a packet of Gauloises, which are Vladimir's favourite
Each carton contains premium tobacco that's 100% additive-free, distinguishing it from other American Spirit varieties
