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SMOKING COSTS MORE THAN JUST YOUR HEALTH
MADISON WINBIGLER BLOCK 4
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For many years people have talked about the tax the government has imposed on tobacco. This tax is called a sin tax. But what does that mean?
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Sin tax (n.) - a tax imposed by the government to help reduce the supply of goods that the government considers harmful to the public.
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The tax on tobacco has been controversial but when reading facts about the effects of smoking, it becomes clear as to why this tax is a great idea.
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THE EFFECTS OF SMOKING
On average, smokers die 13 to 14 years earlier than nonsmokers.
8.6 million people live with a serious illness caused by smoking
Smoking slows down lung growth in children and teens.
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The tax on tobacco has caused a decrease in the amount of tobacco products purchased by the public.
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Real world example:
Between 2000 and 2010 the state of New York increased the tax on tobacco three times.
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After the third increase the adult smokers rate in New York fell way below the national average.
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"The tax on tobacco makes people second guess if it is really worth what you are spending on it." -Alyssa Lawson
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SOURCES
http://publichealthlawcenter.org/sites/default/files/resources/tclc-fs-toba...
http://betobaccofree.hhs.gov/about-tobacco/facts-figures/index.html
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