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nognoggin
of Augusta, ME
Nov 18, 2008 4:19 PM
I think it's a total waste of money and has absolutely no effect on people's choice to smoke or not to smoke. The rate would be the same with no spending at all. Only a fool would think otherwise.report abuseKidAtItAgain
of Portland, ME
Actually I'm only concerned when tax money is used in place of personal responsiblity and personal choice.report abuse
Nov 18, 2008 3:16 PM
Jay2,
Actually I'm only concerned when tax money is used in place of personal responsiblity and personal choice.report abuse
Jay2
of Auburn, ME
Nov 18, 2008 3:05 PM
Who says it's not working? Smoking rates have dropped significantly in Maine. I remember far more smoking around when I was a kid. I'd rather have fewer people smoke than save a few bucks on taxes, although I know this crowd only cares about their tax bill and nothing else.report abuseKidAtItAgain
of Portland, ME
Nor the taxes to replace the lost revenue.
=)report abuse
Nov 18, 2008 2:52 PM
Solid,
Nor the taxes to replace the lost revenue.
=)report abuse
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