Cigarettes too cheap~!!

last SG · 2005-10-30T21:36:36+00:00

Also good, reduce number of cars. But income tax?

Mr Fugue SG

I'm writing in concern for the health and well-being of the rest of the singaporeans.

some time ago, I still have seen smokers smoking in the public. Have walked past a few who inconsiderately blew the cloud of smoke to my direction, causing me to be filled with disgust.

apparently, the recent ban of smoking in public places is useless!!

the ultimate solution raise price of cigarettes to $50 per pack.

eventually, the FINANCIAL CONSTRAINT will force people to give up smoking. warnings and bans are realli useless. I prayed that some authorities is reading this message.

Ray2 SG

if nobody buys, then how can they earn revenue in cig tax.

Mr Fugue SG

gahmen is benevolent. Cool

Laughing

Aveme SG

the govt must be clever mah.You think they do not want it at $50 meh.

The point is to slowly but not that infrequently increase the price so that the people get used to the price and will still buy.(increase in price make up the short fall from small % of people who quit so that revenue remain constant or maybe increase)Like that to them is good mah,They can retain revenue and at the same time,they can boast they they sucessfully made some people quit.

Also cannot increase to $50 at a go as this will create an uproar

renorenal SG

After they go against gahmen how, like public protest, lying on the streets, roadside and start to vandalise public facilities? The smokers make up a huge population in Singapore and also Malaysia.

That's probably the reason why the gahmen cannot raise it up totally...

^spidee^ SG

They tried educating, they tried increasing costs, they tried restricting the number of places one can smoke. So I guess that the govt views the long term costs of smoking greater than what it would lose in tobacco tax. Moreover, it can compensate for the loss in taxes by increasing income tax or COE. Laughing

renorenal SG

Once addicted, forever addicted... Mr. Green just like porn

Aveme SG

hehe no leh.porn watch too much liao,sometime also will sian one,hehe at least those with no story line.

seow SG

Some managed to quit.

seow SG

Also good, reduce number of cars. Very Happy
But income tax? Mad

^spidee^ SG

Yea, less smokers and less cars = less air pollution. Very Happy

Mr Fugue SG

the way to go~!!

renorenal SG

I wish I could, but I don't Laughing

Mr Fugue SG

I predict gahmen is reading this thread and is considering my suggestion. Mr. Green

so, you better quit~!!

CenturionMBT SG

fine 1K for every cigeratte stick smoked better mahz...more revenue Twisted Evil
Or maybe they have an annual membership fee of $50000 where the person is allowed to smoke as much as he wants. After which he must renew the fees.

R3SsH|n SG

don't think too highly of yourself....

renorenal SG

You think broadband ar? Laughing Unlimited access.... Mr. Green

renorenal SG

Quit wat? Porn?

I wasn't talking about cigarette ler... Laughing

Mr Fugue SG

then also those who bao toh/report, will get some kind of a monetary reward!!

I'll be the 1st to find smokers to bao toh~!! Mr. Green

Mr Fugue SG

yah, agreed.

what for?? I'm alreadi so high. Embarassed