Critics of a proposal to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Westchester County raised concerns that it could put a target on communities of color.
Opponents say the most popular flavored cigarettes are menthol and that banning the sale of them would impact Black communities the most because about 74% to 95% of Black Americans smoke menthol cigarettes.
They also claim if passed the legislation could have a "severe racial disparate" impact making a comparison to Stop and Frisk legislation. Critics say instead of criminalizing smoking that it should be recognized as an addiction and treated as such with health programs.
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