05 Jun '12 19:30>
Originally posted by normbenignBut that comes back to bite us in the asss when smokers get lung cancer and have no insurance and the taxpayer pays the bill for his affliction which could have been prevented by not smoking tobacco in the first place.
The United States decided in 1791 to remain with a somewhat stronger Federal government than under the articles of Confederation, but still with the States retaining the bulk of legislative and taxing power.
I don't want to be subject to the silly whims of California or its people. I choose to not smoke, but I don't choose to persecute and over tax those who still desire to do so.