Sales taxes are based on the retail price of goods, which includes the impact of excise taxes
The gases in smoke, such as toxic carbon monoxide, are not reduced by cellulose acetate filters, according to research by the tobacco industry
[] See, for instance, "Michigan: The France of North America," Michael LaFaive, [] "A Decade of Broken Promises: The 1998 State Tobacco Settlement, 10 Years Later: Michigan," Tobacco Free Kids, What conclusions might state policymakers draw
However, for those adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, switching completely to smoke-free alternatives could be a better choice than continuing to smoke cigarettes