We’re putting too much emphasis on tobacco and forgetting alcohol

To the Editor:

I can understand why they are trying to raise taxes on cigarettes to the point they become hard to afford. There are three good reasons I can think of: (A) use the tax money to cover the funds the health care problems they cause are draining, (B) add incentive to quit, and (C) deter young people from starting to smoke.

My problem is there is a far more dangerous product that needs to be priced nearly out of range that is being left alone. Many people in the medical world say it is far more dangerous than some of the illegal drugs. This product is the killer named alcohol!

My question is why isn’t this question being aggressively addressed? I think the answer may be that too many politicians and high-up-the-ladder executives enjoy alcohol themselves. Remember in nearby counties there has been two state political office holders that have had DUI wrecks this summer.

Folks ‘we the people’ still elect our political leaders. Let’s combine to combat this great road hazard, domestic abuse hazard, and personal health hazard. The life you save from ruination may be a loved one.

Brother Mickey Abair
Morningside Street
McMinnville