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This very much concerns me - I've actually been watch CSPAN more than usual to see if there are any televised finance commitie sessions about this proposed tax increase. I would really like to hear how they think this math would work out....

Rick

[burninator]

If anyone's interested, this is the message I just sent to my senator, via the www.senate.gov website.


Dear Senator,

I am writing today to seek your stance on the SCHIP legislation currently before the senate. The proposed measures will place draconian federal tax rates on tobacco products for the purpose of funding nationalized healthcare for children. While my views on public healthcare may be saved for another discussion, it is my view that a tax on any minority of the population for the purposes of funding government benefits for another segment is a concept that runs contrary to the spirit of this nation's founding, undermines personal liberty, and amounts to overbearing government intervention in the free market on which our economy is founded.

I urge you to oppose this bill by any means you are able. Please write back to let me know how you intend to vote on this issue.

Kind regards,
burninator