Cigarette tax signs are up in the local gas station. Congress wants to increase the tax over 150%. That's an additional six plus dollars per carton. I am not a cigarette smoker in any way shape or form, but I am concerned about this tax increase. The purpose for this increase is to have smokers pay more into the medicare system for the medical problems they create by smoking.

I am struggling with this, because where will the line be drawn? Are taxes on candies going to increase dramatically because people will bring on diabetes or obesity? I don't necessarily mind the tax increase being paid by those who smoke, but I do mind the amount that is being charged.

Okay realistically it is only about fifty cents a pack increase which doesn't sound as bad as six plus dollars a carton. Again my concern is, if congress gets away with this what will be taxed next? Should we all be concerned and should even the non-smokers be concerned?

Feed back would be greatly appreciated on what the average person is feeling about this.