[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.

[Madame Dufarge]

No, the argument is that a segment of society is being singled out, after being cheerfully demonized by people such as you, for an onerous tax burden.

I propose we place a 100% tax on the services of a CPA and watch Turbo Tax sales skyrocket.

[an amused spectator]

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

2005: "No, its a true statement. Each smoker is free to decide the amount of tax he is willing to pay."

2010: "No, its a true statement. Each drinker is free to decide the amount of tax he is willing to pay."

2015: "No, its a true statement. Each over-eater is free to decide the amount of tax he is willing to pay."

and on and on and on and on....