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Archive Home > 2007 > October > 25 > The myths behind Measure 50

The myths behind Measure 50

By Allyn Hardman / The Bulletin
October 25, 2007

Let’s take a look at Measure 50 and dispel some myths supporting it.

Myth: Smoking costs society lots of money, so it’s only fair that smokers pay back those costs.

The quoted costs are usually divided into direct (medical care expenditures) and indirect costs (work loss and....

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