I predict that the money will go up in smoke anyway. Manuel A. Paulet, Lafayette Taxes, like the rain, should fall on the just and the unjust. Unless Gov. O'Bannon is able to prove that cigarette smokers alone account for the shortfall, the added burden should be apportioned over all of the tax sources. David Carr, West Lafayette Raising taxes on cigarettes is always a good idea. Previous studies demonstrated that increased taxes reduce teen-age smoking.
Increased revenue can make up the shortfall in funding for education.
The governor's proposal is doubly oriented toward children. Maybe a cigarette tax would be helpful, but it seems we're in an educational state of emergency in Indiana. All possible revenue streams should be made available before our schools and colleges go broke or severely reduce services. Click here to submit a letter online. Terms of Service Contact us with comments, concerns, or questions.