2 18-the new 21?

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Utah has joined a handful of states debating whether to raise the smoking age to 21. In most states, a person must be 18 to buy tobacco, but in four states--Alabama, Alaska, New Jersey and Utah--the minimum age is 19. The goal is to stop smokers before they start. Studies show that if a person has not smoked by 21, it's 'highly unlikely he ever will, says Senator Stuart Reid (R) of Utah, sponsor of the bill. New Jersey, New York and Texas are...