Why do Gov. Gary Herbert and the Utah legislators resist adjusting the tax on tobacco products? Is it because they are easily persuaded by big tobacco lobbyists? Haven't they seen the tobacco companies' new, candy-mimicking products?
Never underestimate the manipulative greed of tobacco companies.
Sky Thai
West Valley City
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