Comments on: The cigarette tax and human behavior http://wemedia.com/2009/04/01/what-the-cigarette-tax-will-teach-us-about-human-behavior/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-the-cigarette-tax-will-teach-us-about-human-behavior The Power of Us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ciggy http://wemedia.com/2009/04/01/what-the-cigarette-tax-will-teach-us-about-human-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-7524 ciggy Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:56:12 +0000 http://wemedia.com/?p=3891#comment-7524 To all smokers out there I'd just like to say: Try ecigarettes and get rid of your dirty habit, I did it and I was able to stop smoking. To all smokers out there I’d just like to say: Try ecigarettes and get rid of your dirty habit, I did it and I was able to stop smoking.

]]> By: John R. http://wemedia.com/2009/04/01/what-the-cigarette-tax-will-teach-us-about-human-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-7517 John R. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:17:40 +0000 http://wemedia.com/?p=3891#comment-7517 I was wondering about this - do you have any suggestions? I've done some research but haven't been getting very far. Looking for some guidance I guess... I was wondering about this – do you have any suggestions? I’ve done some research but haven’t been getting very far. Looking for some guidance I guess…

]]> By: Mana http://wemedia.com/2009/04/01/what-the-cigarette-tax-will-teach-us-about-human-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-5937 Mana Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:33:19 +0000 http://wemedia.com/?p=3891#comment-5937 The first thing is going to happen is that i am gonna quite smoking. The first thing is going to happen is that i am gonna quite smoking.

]]> By: Kris http://wemedia.com/2009/04/01/what-the-cigarette-tax-will-teach-us-about-human-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-5935 Kris Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:44:08 +0000 http://wemedia.com/?p=3891#comment-5935 I've been smoking for about 25 years. If I want to quit smoking I will and not because I am being bullied financially, socially or by any other means. This tax is outrageous, it singles out one very specific group of consumers, customers if you will. The tax on a bag of loose tobacco shot up 200% on April Fools Day. A one pound bag of loose tobacco that cost $12.49 just the day before now costs $36.98! Granted there is a tax increase in that mix from my state of $6.62. I have read most states are trying to balance their ever growing budgets by raising tobacco taxes. I've got an idea that just might work! Stop spending too much! Just wait until they circle and close in on other consumers and customers. Don't think that because you do not smoke you are safe. How about cell phone usage taxes? Or taxes on grease laden cheese burgers, they are unhealthy too. Who will our government target next? It could be you! Do you drive more than 20 miles a week? Tax on excessive emissions. One thing for certain that will unfairly tax most of us is taxes on assets. Punish the people who are working hard and accumulating. Oh yes, and give to the people who are already sucking on the government's left tit. That's right, I said it! Too many third generation welfare families are bleeding the tax payers of this once self sufficient country. Now our government is handing our social security out like candy at a parade to illegal aliens. If "we the people" keep sitting idle and watching "our" government behave like out of control spoiled brats throwing a fit, God help us all! Thankfully, I still have my freedom of speech. I am also among one of the highest taxed citizen's of this country with an income under $60,000 year. Why? Because I smoke, was born in the U.S.A and my vote didn't count. Just wait if you are a non smoker, your day is around the corner. This punishment tax on tobacco users opened the door for our government to punish anyone for anything it see's fit. I've been smoking for about 25 years. If I want to quit smoking I will and not because I am being bullied financially, socially or by any other means. This tax is outrageous, it singles out one very specific group of consumers, customers if you will. The tax on a bag of loose tobacco shot up 200% on April Fools Day. A one pound bag of loose tobacco that cost $12.49 just the day before now costs $36.98! Granted there is a tax increase in that mix from my state of $6.62. I have read most states are trying to balance their ever growing budgets by raising tobacco taxes. I've got an idea that just might work! Stop spending too much! Just wait until they circle and close in on other consumers and customers. Don't think that because you do not smoke you are safe. How about cell phone usage taxes? Or taxes on grease laden cheese burgers, they are unhealthy too. Who will our government target next? It could be you! Do you drive more than 20 miles a week? Tax on excessive emissions. One thing for certain that will unfairly tax most of us is taxes on assets. Punish the people who are working hard and accumulating. Oh yes, and give to the people who are already sucking on the government's left tit. That's right, I said it! Too many third generation welfare families are bleeding the tax payers of this once self sufficient country. Now our government is handing our social security out like candy at a parade to illegal aliens. If "we the people" keep sitting idle and watching "our" government behave like out of control spoiled brats throwing a fit, God help us all! Thankfully, I still have my freedom of speech. I am also among one of the highest taxed citizen's of this country with an income under $60,000 year. Why? Because I smoke, was born in the U.S.A and my vote didn't count. Just wait if you are a non smoker, your day is around the corner. This punishment tax on tobacco users opened the door for our government to punish anyone for anything it see's fit.

]]> By: Virginia Harris http://wemedia.com/2009/04/01/what-the-cigarette-tax-will-teach-us-about-human-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-5920 Virginia Harris Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:31:28 +0000 http://wemedia.com/?p=3891#comment-5920 Brian, Are you unaware that cigarettes have been conclusively proven to be extremely addictive? Our government already collects a shocking amount of money, and is projecting a huge increase in the amount of revenue generated from the cigarette tax because our elected officials KNOW that a large percentage of today's smokers will continue to buy cigarettes. Why? Because they are ADDICTED! Every smoker wants to quit smoking. The ones who can already have; the ones who can't will buy cigarettes at any cost. It is shameful that 'we the people (who don't smoke)' support this ROBBING of addicted smokers. 'We the people (who don't smoke)' are business partners with the EVIL cigarette companies -- we are making people who smoke pay higher taxes, so people who don't smoke can pay less. Why not TAX cigarette company PROFITS instead of taking yet MORE money out of the pockets of the unfortunate people these companies 'marketed' into addiction? This is outrageous! Brian, Are you unaware that cigarettes have been conclusively proven to be extremely addictive? Our government already collects a shocking amount of money, and is projecting a huge increase in the amount of revenue generated from the cigarette tax because our elected officials KNOW that a large percentage of today's smokers will continue to buy cigarettes. Why? Because they are ADDICTED! Every smoker wants to quit smoking. The ones who can already have; the ones who can't will buy cigarettes at any cost. It is shameful that 'we the people (who don't smoke)' support this ROBBING of addicted smokers. 'We the people (who don't smoke)' are business partners with the EVIL cigarette companies — we are making people who smoke pay higher taxes, so people who don't smoke can pay less. Why not TAX cigarette company PROFITS instead of taking yet MORE money out of the pockets of the unfortunate people these companies 'marketed' into addiction? This is outrageous!

]]> By: dancingnancie http://wemedia.com/2009/04/01/what-the-cigarette-tax-will-teach-us-about-human-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-5905 dancingnancie Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:54:57 +0000 http://wemedia.com/?p=3891#comment-5905 I am not a smoker but I don’t agree with this tax. Isn’t the risk of cancer enough of a punishment? Anyway, I saw this video today that shows how various news outlets are reporting the story. It’s interesting to see the difference in perspectives: <a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/paying_more_to_light_up/" target="_blank">http://www.newsy.com/videos/paying_more_to_light_...</a> I am not a smoker but I don’t agree with this tax. Isn’t the risk of cancer enough of a punishment? Anyway, I saw this video today that shows how various news outlets are reporting the story. It’s interesting to see the difference in perspectives:

http://www.newsy.com/videos/paying_more_to_light_…

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