Politicians across the world are not always the brightest of people! The more they push up the price of cigarettes, the more illegal cigarettes will be smoked as citizens try to circumvent the punitive taxes placed on cigarettes and tobacco products. They will also create greater health issues for citizens, because the authorities cannot control the quality of the cigarettes or tobacco products being sold on the black market. Meddlesome politicians have a lot to learn! – © Mark Alexander
Sunday, June 16, 2024
One in Four Cigarettes in Australia Are Illegally Purchased | ABC News
Politicians across the world are not always the brightest of people! The more they push up the price of cigarettes, the more illegal cigarettes will be smoked as citizens try to circumvent the punitive taxes placed on cigarettes and tobacco products. They will also create greater health issues for citizens, because the authorities cannot control the quality of the cigarettes or tobacco products being sold on the black market. Meddlesome politicians have a lot to learn! – © Mark Alexander