CLEAN : New York raises minimum age to buy cigarettes to 21

The video discusses the impact of new smoking laws, particularly raising the legal smoking age to 21. It highlights the potential benefits of these laws in reducing smoking among youth and compares it to past smoking habits. The speaker shares personal opinions on the effectiveness of such laws and the challenges in preventing underage smoking.

What is the main reason the speaker supports the new smoking law?

• It makes cigarettes cheaper.

• It increases cigarette sales.

• It reduces the number of smokers under 21.

• It allows younger people to smoke.

How do younger individuals often bypass smoking laws?

• By obtaining cigarettes from older people.

• By using fake IDs.

• By growing their own tobacco.

• By purchasing cigarettes online.

What comparison is made to illustrate the challenges of enforcing smoking laws?

• Comparison to tax laws.

• Comparison to liquor laws.

• Comparison to drug laws.

• Comparison to traffic laws.

What past behavior is highlighted as a health risk in the final section?

• Smoking in public places.

• Smoking during pregnancy.

• Smoking at work.

• Smoking in cars.

What is the hoped-for effect of raising the smoking age to 21?

• To increase cigarette sales.

• To make smoking more popular.

• To deter young people from smoking.

• To encourage smoking in public places.