Talk about unfair taxation?

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Open letter to our government
How dare you single us out for that excessive tax on tobacco, with the BS premise as it is for our health and the health of the children. I have been a smoker for 37 years now and would love to compare the medical costs incurred by myself, or the sick days taken over the last 37 years against any of you no smoking zealots, know what mine would be considerably less. This is an unfair tax that singles out a certain segment of the population, did you not know that this country was built on tobacco? 
The greatest single medical catastrophe that is facing this nation is obesity, recent studies show that over 60% of the population is obese, and this and the medical problems resulting from this has overtaken smoking as the number one problem in America. If that is the case and you all are so worried about our health how about taxing fast food (the number one culprit) at the same rate that you are taxing tobacco? How about the video games that prevent kids from going out and getting some exercise? How about all those sugar filled treats like ring dings etc. Why not tax those at the rate you tax us smokers? Because you would not get away with it, as it would hit too any consumers, although it would be the fair thing to do, and health wise do more for America's well being. 
This will not stop me from smoking, but it will decrease the amount of income you get as I will look for better ways to get my smokes, without paying an unfair, unconstitutional, tax imposed by a bunch of holier than though zealots. This used to be America, home of the free, Now it is America, I want to control your habits, enjoyments and your life. Kind of reminds you of the Taliban now doesn't it? Just without the religious overtones, or so it seems
So what is your opinion

Poohcat1 · Accepted Answer

Believe it or not, I don't think the government gives a rip about what is healthy for you or your children. It is all about money. and right now with Obama's spending and many states running in the red as well, tobacco is an easy tax to collect and will have few detractors. I used to be a smoker but even though I quit some years ago, I am still amazed at the guts of the government to tell people what they can and can not do etc.

Tara · Answer

I am NOT a smoker .. but !! - today I was talking with a lady who said their whole family bought tobacco (or whatever they smoked) -- and it cost them around $40.00  ... but ! - as of tomorrow, it would cost them $160.00 to buy the same tobacco !!   This is absolutely ridiculous .. this is NOT the American way ... I don't know what the government is thinking -- with the exception of controlling every single thing an American does.   It is going to get LOTS worse.  People better be aware.   Just like the civil service thing that Obama and his cabinet is passing right now for ALL kids at an early age .. and for the retired, etc .. it all not good .. including this tobacco thing.

lonewolfe38652 · Answer

They know they can get away with it, without very much opposition. Which is bad due to it sets a precedence and opened the door to other taxes. 
  By the time people figure out that door needs closed it will probably be to late. They won't stop until everyone is there "comrade".

Anonymous · Answer

Obama is coming After You.

And then he's coming after Everyone.

Fat people are next.

Why don't they put a tax on Ugly People?   Because too many Liberals are ugly.
Liberal women are masculine and hairy.  And Liberal men walk on their tippy-toes.

? · Answer

I'm with you on this one. 
It seems we should start buying from overseas so we can screw them out of every red cent.

Steven J · Answer

You raise non smokers health insurance costs. I pay taxes on liquor.

spiveyracing · Answer

Hey you voted for the liberals in office. suck it up. or vote them OUT

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