On Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:50:48 -0800, wrote:

trouble is smoking causes health troubles that cost every single
american big bucks for health care.

taxes on anything that causes health care costs should be increased to
cover those costs./

including fattening food etc


Since you don't smoke, theoretically you'll live decades longer,
draining the system of social security, incurring age related medical
expenses, and polluting the environment for 20 years longer than a
non-smoker. YOU should pay extra taxes! Think about it.