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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by chateauricher [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by hoscalelarry Just think -- if the 25% plus or minus quite smoking -- all you NON SMOKERS would have to pay more taxes to make up for what is lost by smokers paying taxes on their packsof smokes.[/quote] That is so far from the truth, its laughable. If all smokers quit, just think of all the healthcare savings there'd be. The amount of money spent per year to treat people with smoking related diseases is surely greater than any tobacco taxes they pay. Also, by living longer, healthier lives, they could be paying taxes instead of costing the healthcare system millions. [/quote] Well I am a smoker, but I respect others that don't smoke so I refrain when in public, and I will honor your rights, to my death (sooner as I am a smoker) BUT if we apply your logic that we would save millions if people quit smoking, then let's apply that rule to those that are overweight, as that also drives up health care costs, oops lets not forget if your company has a large female workforce your healthcare costs are also higher, oh and if there are older folks on the plan, we also pay more. To blame high healthcare costs on smokers is a little extreme when you add all the other items that also inflate the costs of healthcare. As for smoking engines and loud sound equipped engines, I do think if they are going to cause health related issues, the hosts of these shows needs to place some type of notice at the door. That way those entering are doing so at their own risk. If some people start losing attendance then I would think this could be brought up at meetings or when policy is set to have a intelligent reason/discussion as to some new rules for items that have been abused or are harmful to others.
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