[gidget7]

They just keep raising the taxes on them, states and cities, this is what it has gone up to when they are factored in. My relatives live in KY, you can still buy them at their regular price there as well.

MA, CT, NY, NJ, all are up around the same when taxes are added in. They figure its a good way to raise revenue. Trouble is they don't allow smoking anywhere, and a lot have quit. So thats even more money they were counting on and not getting.

It has NOTHING to do with the health factor.

[ApesForEvolution]

The smoking Nazis are on the march.

If demand for 'non-smoking' venues such as restaurants and bars are so great, why doesn't the private sector RISE UP and meet the demand, whilst the government leaves private establishments alone.

I already know the answer...

[SheLion]

MA, CT, NY, NJ, all are up around the same when taxes are added in. They figure its a good way to raise revenue. Trouble is they don't allow smoking anywhere, and a lot have quit. So thats even more money they were counting on and not getting.

Don't forget to add Maine to your list. Maine went totally smoke free in January of 2004. And the cigarette taxes are horrible. I roll my own!