2006-09-18 05:12:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
No I seriously doubt that they are "concerned" for the smoker..It does mean more money to fund their childrens educations,less tax on alcohol,& give a politician a raise in pay...*cough*
2006-09-18 05:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by *toona* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't cure nicotine addiction. The addiction will still be there. But the cost of feeding that addiction might lead some people to quit smoking. If they can't afford to keep buying cigarettes, maybe they will stop smoking... or find another way to get cigarettes (black market) or to switch brands to a cheaper smoke.
2006-09-18 12:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by andalucia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are complete idiots. lol. Will raising the price of food decrease the number of people with obesity? No.
2006-09-18 12:20:48 · answer #3 · answered by horrorfan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No i dont.I think its for the government to make money and thats thru the tabacco companys and practically anyway they can.ty 4 2 points =)
2006-09-18 12:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by cowgirl angie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, if people REALLY, REALLY want the cigarette they'll still purchase it at whatever price (not even if it the price goes up)
2006-09-18 12:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ mars♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taxes should be higher on tobacco products to counterbalance the rising costs of healthcare associated with tobacco causing illnesses. (ie. lung cancer)
2006-09-18 12:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by Leroy Jenkins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah,... just like adding extra taxes on fast food sweets will stop the "over weight" people from buying it.
2006-09-18 14:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by liljewel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nah they will commit crime to get money cuz when sb is addicted then he will do anything to get the thing he is addicted on.
Thus increasing price will increase crime
2006-09-18 12:30:18 · answer #8 · answered by Adam Joseph 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋