Loved your article about the FDA tobacco bill in The New York Times today. Omitting the fact that Philip Morris produces the second largest menthol brand in the country was a nice touch. I also like the way you neglected to quote any critics of the bill or mention its likely unintended consequences. That’s exactly the kind of reporting we need to keep the bad legislation coming. Good work!
Sincerely,
Jacob Grier
Update: In fairness, the quote from the Association of National Advertisers buried at the end of the article is technically critical. But still, that’s as far removed from the core issues of the legislation as one could possibly get and doesn’t even touch on the health aspects.
Previously:
More lazy tobacco reporting
Lazy reporting and the Pueblo ban study
Jacob Grier is a freelance writer, barista, mixologist, and magician in Portland, OR. He writes, eats, and drinks a lot. His articles have appeared in The Washington Post, Reason Online, The Oregonian, and other publications.
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