[paulat]

Taxes on that is figured into their wage demand, and is passed on to the consumer (you).

Thanks! I'll remember that when smokers say they pay all of it.

[elkfersupper]

Thanks! I'll remember that when smokers say they pay all of it.

Remember to apply it to the fatties and the people who drive too fast or run with scissors.

[patton]

I have a better idea - let's just tie the tax on a gallon of gas to that on a pack of cigs. The gas pollutes more, creates more health problems, and costs more, in US health care expenses.

So...NY has $5/pack tax on cigs. $5/gal tax, anyone?