The governments where free public health care is in place (like here) aren't so in love with smokers as they cost more in health care that they generate tax revenue.

>I wouldn't bet on that. The governments around the world love the smokers because of all the tax revenue they generate. I suspect that by the time I am 80, cigarettes will cost $30 a pack - $2 for the cigarettes and $28 for the taxes <g>.