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higher taxes on our state's #1 legal cash crop. May God have mercy on tobacco growers in this state.

Frankly if exorbitant taxes on tobacco (and other legal vices) are the only problem, we're lucky. Would it were that MJ were on the same model. Even the WOD hasn't hurt the MJ demand that much; I doubt that tobacco taxes in and of themselves can hurt tobacco. (Disclaimer: I have never used MJ or tobacco, and do not foresee that I ever will.)

Well I have never used MJ or felt the need to. However on the tobacco side I do use smokeless tobacco and smoked for many years prior. It is amazing to see the amount of land here in Eastern NC that used to be devoted to tobacco growing and how it has diminished. As for the taxes, and those lovely anti-smoking campaigns that are a required payment from the tobacco giants< /sarcasm>, it is hurting many farmers around here. Leadership in this state goes to the farmers for support then forgets every promise once they get into office. About the only politician not to do so was Jesse. Liddy on the other hand will want to get rid of tobacco as quickly as possible since it is harmful, much like guns, not wearing our seatbelts, etc.

I live in the middle of Redneck heaven & I don't know many here that would make that comment unless they we're fibbing. Come on now, you've never smoked nothing before, we won't tell.