[an amused spectator]

We both have the same tax rate on cigarettes. I just chose to pay less than you. If you desired, you could lawfully pay the same amount of tax on cigs as I do.

rc, this is a disingenuous argument, and you know it. The point is that the states are skinning too close to the bone. The item being taxed is immaterial.

[Raycpa]

rc, this is a disingenuous argument, and you know it.

No, its a true statement. Each smoker is free to decide the amount of tax he is willing to pay.