"Maybe only 25-30% of the people in the state smoke, but you take away 25-30% of the revenue and it's going to hurt."
I must say...since I don't believe the other "statistics" I find it hard to believe this one. By pure observation alone I would say it is also bogus! Few will admit to smoking these days due to the demonization of the act. Meanwhile, you can smoke crack on most street corners or subway bathrooms, but that's ok, they need help.
Oh yes! Get this: Maine has opened THREE METH clinics! I couldn't believe it. Our tax dollars going into clinics for the druggies.