[umgud]

If they raised the cig tax to $50 per pack, they could be swimming in cash.

[richardtavor]

They are rapidly using up the smokers--I hope they don't use this tax in their budget numbers (like Gray Davis is doing.)

[Great Dane]

If they raised the cig tax to $50 per pack, they could be swimming in cash.

You are kidding, aren't you, why would anyone in their right mind pay that price, when it's sooooo avoidable.