Then you're not taking into account the toll from second hand smoke.
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No studies have really proved that much damage from 2nd hand smoke. but the
$2-3+ tax on each pack of cigarettes will pay for any extra societal costs.
And I think NY has about an $8 a pack tax. NYC adds to that some more tax.
Might as well agree to a carbon tax, extra boat taxes Maybe $2k a year for a
powered recreational boat. Boat not really needed and some of those people
who think that kayaks and man powered vessels should be the only thing on
waterways. Where you going to stop excess taxing? NY hid their
overspending by adding a couple bucks tax to each pack. Why should just one
segment pay for the rest overspending? Now that you agree to a tax for
consuming an unhealthy substance, please cough up 200% tax on each McD
burger and 500% on fries. Probably McD and Burger King and Jack kill more
than all the tobacco companies combined. Obesity is an epidemic!