(UNEDITED)First of all, I am a non-smoker, and am thankful I am. My sympathies go to those who have chosen to do so, as they will probably pay the price in one way or another in the future. However, taxing them for this choice is totally wrong. Many writers have expressed various means and ways the state could generate revenue, such as taxing white shirts, large families, jello, obesity, etc. Of course, it is obvious as to who they are referring to here. Other suggestions as to whom or what should be taxed have also been suggested. It is not unlawful to wear white shirts, have large families, eat jello, overeat, etc. Why tax those who are not breaking the law? How about taxing those who are?

(UNEDITED)our justice system or is it.once again i need to ask what is JUSTICE???a felony doesn't matter if its for murder rape drugs or armed robbery,its all judged the same to an employer who does a crimanal back ground check,once they see felony you are automaticly seen as a menace to society.looked down upon,and over looked for employment.felony does not automaticly make you a bad person,but a person that lost their way and made stupid

choices.

(UNEDITED)If Cheryl Maher was always interested in justice regarding her experience with Kevin Garn 25 years ago, why did she accept $150,000 and sign a confidentiality agreement? She was 32 years old when she entered into a legal contract with him. A contract she has now broken. Where is her accountability as an adult? I do not condone Kevin Garn's behavior, but I do question Cheryl Maher's motivation in coming forward 8 years after she signed a contract

(UNEDITED)As a tax-paying, voting citizen of the United States, I feel it my duty to make my voice heard. Please do all in your power to stop the current health-care legislation being proposed in our nation's congress and to stop the federal government from assuming more and more of our state's rights.