Hello,
Why do cigarette smokers have to bear the brunt of the tax burden in our state? Is there not another evil the politicians can target. Alcohol can produce the identical risks and health problems that tobacco smoking can cause, i.e., laryngeal, esophageal, pharynx, mouth, liver, pancreatic and colorectal cancer. Alcoholic beverages can even cause a person to transform into a real monster right before your eyes. I am not a smoker, nor do I imbibe, but I do believe that smokers have been harrassed long enough. If this governor wants a quick revenue, why doesn't he just raise the sales tax and place a tax on alcoholic beverages, something like 50 cents a drink, one dollar a 12 pack, etc.
sincerely,
kathy ping
eubank, ky