Cigarette tax increases are proven to save lives. The higher the tax, the more lives saved. |
I wouldn't do it. I don't think it's a very good idea simply because there are so many people living on credit in America right now as it is. |
There is no downside to this tax. It's the most effective thing the legislature can do in this year's General Assembly. |
We know from strong evidence that we'll see a decrease in the youth smoking rate, a decrease in health-care costs associated with smoking, and revenue we'd like to see go towards prevention and education programs. |
When we get our first big win, other cities will jump on the bandwagon. It will be a big domino effect. |