National Black Chamber of Commerce Asks: ‘Why Should the Taste Preference of African Americans Be Singled Out for a Ban?
“It is no secret that menthol cigarettes provide a distinctive taste that is preferred by many African Americans. In making a recommendation, it is my fervent hope that the committee not make a decision based on mixed information, decades-old marketing information, inconclusive studies or preconceived notions. “It would be a severe error to completely ban a product under a paternalistic justification. In the absence of solid scientific evidence, why should the taste preference of African Americans be singled out for a ban?” http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-black-chamber-of-commerce-asks–why-should-the-taste-preference-of-african-americans-be-singled-out-for-a-ban-104510869.html
