I heard a former tobacco marketer say once that the only thing that sells cigarettes is a sign that says "OPEN." A more effective harm reduction strategy would

I heard a former tobacco marketer say once that the only thing that sells cigarettes is a sign that says "OPEN." A more effective harm reduction strategy would be to make the things more expensive and inconvenient to purchase. But that's a harder sell than banning flavored tobacco products. Meanwhile, alcohol comes in numerous pleasant and sweet varieties and you can buy cookies with enough THC to knock out an elephant. It's a bit of a double standard to go after tobacco products, even if they have fewer redeeming qualities and low potential for responsible use.