our TESCOS put up tobacco about 12%.

Can anyone think of another minority group that was discriminated against with full government approval in our history? I was talking about this with some friends the other night and none of us could think of another example. Someone said homosexuals were similarly discriminated against 100 years ago but we wrote that off as homosexuality was illegal then. Same with elderly women accused of being witches in the 1500's, but being a witch was also illegal back then.

The sort of government endorsed bigotry we are presently seeing seems to be a very rare thing in this country. I'd be interested to know if anyone can think of an example.

I think it's morally outrageous to keep putting prices up. I took up a legal habit and always avoided illicit drugs. Unfortunately due to emotional and personal problems I quickly became addicted. I realise some smokers have some control but I do not. Now after years of trying to work and going without a life I was made redundant due to various health problems and live on benefits. I cannot afford to smoke but am unable to quit so I have to go without food and heat but still may lose the home I worked so hard to afford. I feel I would be better off if I had taken up cocaine or heroin or even been an alcoholic (at least then I would have got special offers and reward points!). I feel I am a drug addict but cannot bring myself to resort to theft or prostitution to pay for my habit. This outrage is on top of ruining social lives by banning cigarettes in pubs and airports etc (though I can see the advantage for non-smokers and people trying to give up).
I would be interested to know what the statistics are regarding the myth that putting prices up reduces smoking. I have only ever know one person who has given up because of the price. Most people give up because of health and social problems. On the other hand how many people have suffered from price increases - financially and from worry about how to pay for them? How many smokers are there left in this country? Can't we join forces and do something?

could anyone tell me why MORRISONS supermarket has increased price of cigs by 10% plus my wife is very upset . She rang consumer advice they said there was no limit on price they can charge. She is looking for another supermarket.

I am so sick of this bleeding horrible greedy country i would say go get your fags from any means you can. If you are offered knocked off ones then buy them. If you can find a black market seller purchase from them go abroad do what it takes not to pay this Bleeding greedy government anymore of your money.