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Why New Zealand’s “Smoking Ban” Is Harmful
A tobacco ban will likely reduce smoking. But focusing only on drug use masks the violence behind policy choices. A ban on tobacco is not done with a magic wand. Behind every law is state violence.
Aidan Simardone is a recent Osgoode law school graduate, completing his articles by helping LGBT refugees. He researches and writes critically on criminal, international and anti-terrorism law. Find his work at aidansimardone.com or follow him on Twitter at @AidanSimardone
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