Tobacco Stains

The global footprint of a deadly crop

By Bryan Farrell

The past decade has seen a remarkable shift in the way Americans view cigarette smoking. Since the massive tobacco litigation settlements began in 1997, the federal government has phased out support for tobacco farming, states and cities have enacted public smoking restrictions, and the number of [RETURN TO ARTICLE]

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    Taxes on cigarettes will go up to a dollar a pack (if the legislation passes). This will primarily benefit the poor, who will be less able to afford their nasty habit. Not to mention the funds will be used to pay for children’s health care. A winner all around.

    United States Posted by wolf on Oct 1, 2007 at 7:29 AM

    and this also pisses me off - too many things these days: <embed src=“http://www.youtube.com/v/9Fu3oU6be68&autoplay=1” type=“application/x-shockwave-flash” wmode=“transparent” width=“425” height=“350”></embed>

    Canada Posted by ryaninfo on Oct 3, 2007 at 3:07 AM

    http://www.youtube.com/v/9Fu3oU6be68

    Canada Posted by ryaninfo on Oct 3, 2007 at 3:07 AM

    There’s more of a stigma associated with smoking and it’s not as socially acceptable as drinking is.
    This new tax won’t have too much effect on deterring ppl from smoking,those addicted will continue to smoke and the Govt. will be reaping a sh!tload of money .If anything it will cause a black market on tobacco .
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    Philippines Posted by Athenaofthemoon on May 17, 2010 at 9:11 PM
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