Refer to the Passage "Encountering the Past: Early Controversy Over

question 24

Essay

Refer to the passage "Encountering the Past: Early Controversy over Tobacco and Smoking." What were James's specific objections to tobacco? Do you think he was ahead of his time in his stance on tobacco? In present-day society "sin taxes" still thrive.Identify at least three industries in which the government imposes sin taxes today.Do you agree or disagree with this type of legislation? Explain.

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