Poll reports drinking in U.S. at record low

Direct tax; sure.
Cigarette smoking carries a substantial economic burden, impacting not only individual smokers but also healthcare systems, businesses, and society as a whole.

Society pays. A lot.


Ahhhh….

How about the lovely and totally healthy weed smokers ?


Make them pay as much… No make that MORE than cigarette smokers…

Because weed is the scary new BIG TOBACCO….
 
Ahhhh….

How about the lovely and totally healthy weed smokers ?


Make them pay as much… No make that MORE than cigarette smokers…

Because weed is the scary new BIG TOBACCO….
I am not one to justify one problem for another. There are numerous vices that are a huge cost to society. Smoking is a bad one.
 
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Almost mid 40's here, and I don't really drink anymore , I might have one or two drinks a year if that, I probably didnt drink at all during my 30's, I didnt even drink on my wedding day( nor did my wife) I spent a good part of my 20's drinking and that lead to me not wanting to drink anymore. I can't remember the last time I was in actual stand alone bar, its been at least 15 years.
 
Just for the sake of context: I drink because I enjoy it, not to get drunk. And there is a lot to enjoy. Many of the comments and attitudes expressed in this thread are hugging the notion that a drinker is someone in a toga at a fraternity party or a flat-out alcoholic.
 
Direct tax; sure.
Cigarette smoking carries a substantial economic burden, impacting not only individual smokers but also healthcare systems, businesses, and society as a whole.

Society pays. A lot.

That's true, for many behaviors, including poor drivers, but a different discussion, outside of the context of the OP's response.

We, as humans, are imperfect beings, and despite being the smartest animals, that will not ensure our fate will not meet an end at some point, including as a species.
 
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