Tewksbury & Company Blog

It does not surprise many of us in the tobacco business as our industry has been bogged down in taxes and attacks on our products. The proposed new taxes on sodas and fruit drinks is just one in many proposed taxes that are unfair to both the producer and the public. In our March 2009 newsletter we warned our customers that the new SCHIPS tax on tobacco products was only the beginning. Recently we have also heard of more taxes in the works for such things as hamburgers, pre-packaged foods and other fast foods. Let’s get real. Are we just going to sit back and take the actions of a few with a clear cut vengeance on products we CHOOSE to buy? We think not. Don’t just sit back and let these NANNY taxes become law - do something about it. If you have not taken the time to write your representatives in Washington DC it’s time to get off your back side and write them.

Isn’t it funny that there is no taxes on medical marijuana or pornography? Economists around the world have told Congress that taxes on these things would pull the country’s budget much closer to reality. But, NO, it seems like Washington has it’s own likes and dislikes and if these new proposed taxes will effect you then let them know how you feel.

If you are over 18 years of age chances are you are not being told what to eat, drink or smoke by your mother any more. Why will you allow those in Washington to act as your mother. We are all grown up and it’s time our politicians respect our right to choose without those in Congress to tell us what is right and what is wrong. Write Your Representatives Now.