[Wolfie]

Its a great new revenue stream. Doesn't make sense to lower the intake by trying to reduce smoking. I say spend it as they please, and hopefully lower other taxes in the process.

[lockjaw02]

"Its a great new revenue stream. Doesn't make sense to lower the intake by trying to reduce smoking. I say spend it as they please, and hopefully lower other taxes in the process.

Dream on. When Bush promised to lower the Federal taxes on citizens in his State of the Union Address, he did that to specifically appease the states so they can up their tax bites and balance their budgets.