While purchasing a pack of cigarettes on April 1st, I was asked by a local FOX NEWS station camera man," What were my thoughts on the recent tax increase ? So, I commented on camera and went home. Later that night during the news I watched to see all the outraged smokers. THERE WERE NONE. In fact the news clip never showed any public opinion at all. They mentioned the increase showed the store owner who said, " This will really affect my business.." and that was it . I would like to know why smokers and non-smokers are not speaking out . This is to me about Government taking away our freedom ! This is wrong ....Tea or cigarettes...I believe everyone should be concerned. P.S. A sign in the cigarette store stated the tax was at 158 % .

1. No taxes on items such as cigarettes should go to fund health programs of any kind ..No more HAND OUTS ! 2. No candidate for President should be allowed to make speeches in foreign countries.

I just finished " The 5000 Year Leap " and it was even more profound than Glenn said it would be. Page 300 explains everything about the currant situation with all the SPENDING. All Americans should read this book. I am telling everyone I know about it.

1. I think we need more imput on what taxes can be raised or put into law. NO politician should have the authority to do as they please. The cigarette tax here in Indiana is now at 158%. 2. TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT including state and local Mayors, City council members, etc.