"<RJ>" > wrote in message
...
> 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>
>>
>
The smoking related illness is covered by insurance that you and others
have. You are paying
premiums that cover this. Your premiums are higher because smoking medical
costs are covered.
Believe me, it's not just the government. Even there, it's your taxes.

Kent