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My wife and I have been struggling financially for a while, which led us to move every year, trying to save money and make ends meet in our hometown. Eventually, we decided to leave the state and move to Florida, where the cost of living was more affordable. However, I can’t stand it here. The humidity, poor infrastructure, hurricanes, traffic, mosquitoes, flat terrain, and lack of outdoor activities really get to me. I’m an outdoorsy person who loves hiking, cycling, and just being outside, and Florida just doesn’t offer the lifestyle I enjoy.

Now that my wife is pregnant, I’ve been thinking about moving to Colorado. It’s similar in cost to Florida but offers so much more in terms of outdoor activities and scenery. Unfortunately, every time I bring it up, my wife gets upset. She’s exhausted from all the moving we’ve done over the years and wants stability. Her mom lives here in Florida, but she doesn’t really go out much and would even charge us for any help with the baby.

I don’t know what to do anymore. I feel like I’m sinking into depression and hopelessness after living this way for nearly four years. I’m about to finish grad school, and our income will improve significantly, which will get us in a better neighborhood in FL or CO, but I’m struggling to see a way forward that works for both of us.

1st, Can we MAKE someone quit? What sin tax percentage is it going to take to make them quit or are subsidies for tobacco farmers the real problem? Tobacco use is linked to HALF A MILLION deaths annually in the US alone.

Are people who can't quit "weak"?

FYI: smoking cessation products and programs are subsidized under MANY health insurance plans in the U. S. Almost all health insurance plans cover tobacco cessation treatments. Additionally, "Pay to Quit" direct cash programs have been shown to improve cessation rates among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults.

Is it the (declining) social acceptability of cigarettes that's the problem? FYI: Smokers, if you wanna get laid quit NOW! A Match. com survey revealed:
• 57% of survey respondents said they would NEVER date a smoker
• 89% of respondents preferred not to date a smoker
• 56% of women surveyed would NEVER date a smoker
• 46% of men would NEVER date a smoker

Currently in the USA, the FEDERAL tax is $1.01 per 20 pack of cigs. The lowest STATE tobacco tax in the USA is in Missouri, at $0.17 per pack of cigs. NY is $5.35 per pack. Accordingly, the average price of a pack of cigs in Missouri is $6.11, while in NY it is $11.96.

Profitability varies, as an example, in 2018, Imperial Brands reported a profit margin of 46%. Retailers, however, often experience low profit margins, typically between 4-6%.

Is all of this for nothing because of the rise of vaping?

E-cigarette products can have markups as high as 400% and HAVE NO federal taxes. State taxes vary from 95% of the product to a.05¢ nickel per product. Worldwide smoking trends are declining, though the number of smokers remains high. As of 2020, 22% of the world
used tobacco w/ significant gender differences: 37% of men & 8% of women smoked. Smoking prevalence has decreased by 27% for men and 38% for women since 1990.

Dare I ask about your views if you see a pregnant woman smoking? 😳