On 6 May 2007 13:48:11 -0700, Sheldon > wrote:

>"<RJ>" wrote:
>> The State of Minnesota claims that medical claims
>> from smokers cost the taxpayers $303.7 million bucks.
>
>I would say that MN is giving an extremely low estimate, the actual
>costs are probably more than thrice that, that number only represents
>claims, not real costs.
>
>And if I asked you if you smoke and you say no I'll bet you're
>lying... RJR! LOL
>
>Sheldon

But this assumes that every smokers medical expenses
are being covered by the state !

If that were true, people who can't afford medical insurance
would take up smoking for the coverage ......

I smoked back when it was a rite of passage to adulthood....
then I quit. Haven't had a cig. in over 30 years. )

It's just that more and more, I see items in the news
that just don't make sense..

<rj>