[verklaring]

"...which would raise taxes on cigarettes by $1 a pack to fund cancer research and anti-smoking programs, as an approach to improve health and save lives."

Does any one serious believe that is where the money would go? It is more likely to be used to fund planned Parenthood or some other abomination.

[Drango]

Indeed spending is way out of control in California. No doubt a cigarette tax will be squandered and diverted. Non whatsoever.

I’m still in favor of it. Econ 101. An increase in price decreases demand. So while the cigarette tax revenues will go down a rat hole...there will be a benefit to society with less people smoking.