Don't Increase the Tobacco Tax

Mr. Rush Hamrick, carpenter, Sandy resident, called the Town Meeting Hotline with the following comment:

Mr. Hamrick called to express his opposition to another increase on tobacco. If the proposed increase is successful, it would mean that the price of cigarettes will have increased 156% since the year 2000. He opposes the increase and says it is unfair to raise the price that much in such a short time. He pointed out that his wages have not increased that much. The proposed increase for tobacco is unjust.