[SheLion]

It would be cleaner and more honest to outlaw the sale of tobacco in the state, instead of trying to balance the impossible dream of using these people as an additional source of revenue again.

Well, Maine can't balance their budget without the smoker's tax dollars!  What do you suggest Maine lawmakers do???? 

I am against singling out 25-30% of the people also, just because they smoke.  But the lawmakers have their teeth sunk into us and they won't let go!!

Why don't they go after the killer alcohol???!!!!

[Bernard]

Why don't they go after the killer alcohol???!!!!

Because politicians and reporters drink.