So who would you ban from using the NHS?

[Skippernick]

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Don't criticise smokers for using the NHS or make them stop smoking before using it, where do you think most of the NHS budget comes from, YES the tax on cigarettes.  :evil


PS i don't smoke.

Absolutely wrong

All the income from tax on fags goes to the government coffers to be spent where ever they see fit, not one penny of it is designated directly to the NHS

Smokers spout this bollox to justify filling their lungs with black shite and the subsequent burden on the NHS that they become.

As a non smoker I'm surprised that you are quoting this.
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So yeah indirectly it goes to the NHS, if there was no smokers paying tax, we all would be paying more tax on income, petrol etc, ergo smokers contribute a lot to the NHS.
We choose to ride bikes and potentially get hurt therefore put unnecessary strain/burden on the NHS. BUT it is a choice just like smoking.