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- The fact that the poor smoke more than the rich means that they either will be paying more in taxes or will be “forced” to cut back more. Higher cigarette taxes cause hardship among some poor individuals who find it difficult to quit. In the drive for better public health, we should acknowledge the price paid. Standard principles for assessing the equity of taxes should not be forgotten.