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To: mylife
I wonder how many billions of tax dollars smokers suck up in their last throes of death- surgeries, chemotherapy, and many other medical services that those who don’t smoke will never need. I wonder how many billions of dollars it costs taxpayers to take care of the families of smokers who aren't around to take care of their own families. I wonder how many lost days of productivity smokers cost employers with their increased absentee rates. I wonder....
56 posted on 08/26/2007 9:46:56 AM PDT by Rockitz (This isn't rocket science- Follow the money and you'll find the truth.)
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To: Rockitz

Not much since the healthcare system tends to deny coverage to smokers


60 posted on 08/26/2007 9:51:58 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Rockitz

I wonder about you


61 posted on 08/26/2007 9:52:47 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Rockitz
"I wonder how many billions of tax dollars smokers suck up in their last throes of death- surgeries, chemotherapy, and many other medical services that those who don’t smoke will never need."

I didn't realize that smoking related diseases are the only type of illness that requires medical attention. Without smokers.....who would be paying for your "children's" health care? Don't kid yourself......the federal government would collapse without the money it steals from smokers.

89 posted on 08/26/2007 11:35:56 AM PDT by Godebert
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To: Rockitz

Sorry......I forgot to state that you sound like a pathetic liberal.


90 posted on 08/26/2007 11:39:25 AM PDT by Godebert
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