Yup.
Once they tax cigarettes to the point where people stop smoking because they just can't afford it, millions of dollars in tax money will be lost.
Why should us non smokers care?
Because guess what......our great government NEVER likes to lose money. So i can GUARENTEE they will find a way to make up for that lost tax revenue.
Maybe tax beer at a dollar or two a can? Think it can't happen?
Then you haven't been watching.
"RaiderPride" wrote:
You know... I have never looked at it like that, or from that angle.
The argument would be the government would save billions of government dollars spent on medical services for smokers with out health insurance, which is probably a high percentage of smokers.
However, I agree Cheesey... Even if they saved that money, they will still look to take in the same amount and maintain the incoming revenue on that side of the books.
A wise observation Cheesey.
"Cheesey" wrote: