Always refer to this as ‘The Obama Tax’. We will be saying that alot in the next 4 years.
Tobacco tax is a lie. Risk to smokers is vastly overstated and danger of second-hand smoke is non-existent. See Cato Damned Lies and Smoking (a paper written to demonstrate misuse of statistics) and Heartland Smokers’ Lounge.
Smokers support other people’s health costs. Smokers are heros. Say thank you to every smoker you meet — they are picking up your tab.
CVS in VA started early .. like 2 weeks ago. A state that’s economy was based on tabaccy.