SS MAYFLOAT
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- May 17, 2001
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I heard yesterday that the govenor is putting on the ballot to make OHIO a no smoking state. I'm just worried that if it does get voted in, that means our tax base will have to be increased due to people that will leave the state. When they leave, there goes the tax income from their pay as well as the tax from the cigaretts. Even if it becomes law, the revenue from the cigs will decrease and the state will then have to raise taxes else where to make up for the loss.<br /><br />It is just another freedom of choice that is being taken away. What is next? Fishing? Hunting? Recreation Boating? Alcohol Free State?<br /><br />Then another question is How are they going to get the money to fund the enforcement of this proposed issue?<br /><br />I think Taft is just trying to make a name for himself to later run for president. NO WAY he will ever get my vote. Since he became Gov, everyones taxes have increased, and all state fees have increased. Meanwhile he has also cut many hours to those that work for the state. This year there has been less patrols of our lakes and parks.<br /><br />Sad thing is How many states will follow this if it happens....?