(American Cancer Society). The dismal truth is that it has taken its toll on America. To put into perspective, each year tobacco kills more people than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders and suicides combined; yet, as the most preventable death and disease – it’s time to take control. By raising our nation’s tobacco taxes not only would it benefit the countries overall health but increase revenue within government. Levying taxes would also assist in underage smoking. First, popularized…
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