Posted on 07/13/2011 7:20:11 PM PDT by Eric Blair 2084
Here’s one recent blog on the health care costs for smokers and non-smokers.
http://ckmurray.blogspot.com/2011/06/smoking-decreases-health-costs-to.html
There’s studies and research out there for the costs of smokers versus non - you just have to dig for it - the media PR against smoking is the white noise that covers them.
Also, smokers who buy a pack a day pay $368 per year in federal taxes towards funding the SCHIP program...this is on top of state taxes that go towards health care...and roads....and salaries.
The non-smoker is a heavier burden on the health care system and all government systems in general.
‘Buy a Pack today Comrade’
Follow the link to the article about health care costs for smokers and non smokers.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-04-08-fda-tobacco-costs_N.htm
“the New York Association of Convenience Store Owners estimates that as many as half of all cigarettes consumed in the state lack proper tax stamps.”
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