[John O]

The annual loss (from bootlegged cigarettes) to U.S. taxpayers is an estimated $2 billion

I'm confused. Seems to me that the taxpayer is actually saving $2 Billion in taxes he doesn't have to pay.

God Save America (Please)

[SheLion]

The annual loss to U.S. taxpayers is an estimated $2 billion.

Your right! That went right over my head. The TAXPAYERS aren't losing anything! I'm not sure what the author of this article was trying to say. Probably the STATE was losing the money.

Oh well. You have a sharp eye. :)