What most corrupt lawmakers AREN'T telling us is: health care cost is rising due to the fact that we have to pay for so many illegals sucking on our health care facilities.
One illegal went to a Mass hospital. When he was released, he left a bill of over $10,000 dollars! Guess who pays for THAT???
So, in order to cover up the fact that immigrants are bleeding the health care dry, they are blaming the American obese and the American smokers.
Wise up!
I believe smoker healthcare costs are over-emphasized, not only to de-emphasize the cost of healthcare for the elderly, but also for illegals and the poor. We can't stop healthcare for the elderly, but we can sure make certain that illegals don't get free healthcare.
With a quick search, the Author of the article lives in Pottstown PA and it looks like his front yard view is a parkinglot.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=222+Chestnut+St,+Pottstown,+PA
I don't want to be hemmed in like that - on any subject.
My house is the result of 'sprawl' in the 40's.
I suppose they will tax that too...