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[–] No1@aussie.zone 10 points 3 weeks ago

Sometimes I wonder if the real.addiction isn't the government addiction to the tax revenue on smoking products.

Has the price for a pack risen because they are trying to disincentivise smokers, or because there are less smokers,so they raise the tax to keep the revenue flowing.

See also:alcohol.