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KamaAina

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10. I'd be a lot happier if the $700 million were going to the general fund

Reply to Auggie (Original post)

Wed Apr 25, 2012, 11:39 AM

Apr 2012

Lavishing funds on cancer research while people's basic health care needs, such as personal care attendants for people with disabilities, face more draconian cuts is just plain evil.

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Anyone else noticing the "No on 29" ads? [View all] Auggie Apr 2012 OP

I'll have to read it. Mz Pip Apr 2012 #1

Well, they had my sympathy til they lied. Kalidurga Apr 2012 #2

okay, here's a "conservative spin" on the "aimed at poor people" point ... zbdent Apr 2012 #3

Conservatives don't say that. Gold Metal Flake Apr 2012 #5

Of course conservatives don't say that smoking is "burning money" in a near-literal sense ... zbdent Apr 2012 #6

I was referring to the opinions expressed by conservative citizens. Gold Metal Flake Apr 2012 #7

Good, I hope it fails DJ13 Apr 2012 #4

+1 Gold Metal Flake Apr 2012 #8

For people who quit -- rich and poor -- it's a big savings Auggie Apr 2012 #9

You have a point. The per-pack tax is regressive. KamaAina Apr 2012 #12

I'd be a lot happier if the $700 million were going to the general fund KamaAina Apr 2012 #10

I agree. Cancer research roody Apr 2012 #11

When they say "cancer research" do they mean cause or cure? Merlot Apr 2012 #13

There will be preventative efforts aimed at children and adults Auggie Apr 2012 #14

TOTALLY agree. This one gets a big NO from me. nt Raine May 2012 #17

nt. ges5626sek Apr 2012 #15

I was polled about this last night, bemildred Apr 2012 #16