[Don W]

Another example of money-hungry gov't trying to balance its budget on the backs of smokers.

Here in BC, our provincial gov't just raised the tax on smokes to the point that a 20 pack is over $5.35 when bought in cartons. At the local convenience store, it's $7.00 or more!

[uncbob]

Another example of money-hungry gov't trying to balance its budget on the backs of smokers.

And if you asked the average smoker who his reps are he wouldn't have the faintest idea.
They are easy marks and just bend over and take it