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I hope the governess of the state of Delaware will see the ineluctable evidence that raising cigarette taxes is a bad fiscal move. The surrounding states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey all raised cigarette taxes this year. As did both the state and City of New York. Many of these increases went into effect on July 1.

8.5 million packs wre sold in Delaware in June. In July that number rose to 13.6 million. A nearly 60% (58.8% to be exact) increase in just one month.

The increase in sales from July of 2001 compared to this July was an equally impressive 45.5%.

anyone who can't see the folly of trying to balance budgets on one segment of society does not belong i elected office - rather in an insane asylum.

Sorry Teach - no link, as this information was obtained in a telephone conversation.