They make it just high enough in cost so people can barely afford it and remain addicted at the same time so they can collect as much taxes as possible. They could give a damn about getting people to quit. It's all about stealing as much $$$$ as possible while using the "it's bad for you" excuse. Despot Mike Bloomberg does this ALL the time here in New York city. Everything the Despot has deemed bad for the public he has taxed the hell out off. Soda, beef, ice cream, chocolate, candy, just name it. He wants everyone to eat granola and tofu so women can look like this....
This is vegetarian health guru Gillian McKeith. Age: 51 years old.
This is Nigella Lawson. English food writer, TV chef and meat eater. Age: 51 years old.