> The linked article points out that this is true in the case of Eric Garner's crime of selling loose cigarettes: nobody really thinks that this is something an

> The linked article points out that this is true in the case of Eric Garner's crime of selling loose cigarettes: nobody really thinks that this is something anyone should potentially die over. Eric Garner's death has more to do with management of the police department then taxes on cigarettes. Also selling tax free cigarettes is likely to increases smoking and increase cancer deaths.