On Mon, 7 May 2007 00:21:14 -0700, "Kent" > wrote:

>
>"<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
>

wouldn't it be simpler just to kill all the poor people? then we
could turn them into fertilizer or something.

your pal,
blake