Cigarette tax is like mother's milk to these politicians.
They don't want sales of cigarettes to decline..not really.
Cigarette tax, social security, gas tax etc etc..all going to support high govt salaries, big retirements and screw the taxpayer.
I am reminded that Cromwell hung most of the politicians who betrayed them..maybe we should do the same.
When I need that health care, which I have already paid for, and my medical is denied, I will personally hunt down the politicians that are responsible for stealing my money over the years.
Remember, when that time comes, I will only have 3 months to live...
Wise politicians would create a smoker's health insurance plan that is self-funded from the tobacco taxes.