Seven of 10 smokers say they want to quit and almost all say they need help to do so. .

September 13, 2007 - Seven of 10 smokers say they want to quit and almost all say they need help to do so. The vast majority of smokers do not want their children to share their addiction. That's why a slight majority of smokers support higher cigarette taxes -- and a strong majority support cessation programs and programs to keep children from smoking (using any tobacco product). The proposal now before the Wisconsin Legislature will raise the cigarette tax by $1.25 and increase funding for anti-tobacco programs to the minimum level recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and supported by the U.S. Surgeon General. (Column: State senator wrong about anti-smoking funds by Maureen Busalacchi, Executive Director of Smoke Free Wisconsin, The Tomah Journal - online)