I received a call from a paid telemarketer today on behalf of Fed Up with Taxes. This use of a citizens veto is problematic given the amount of outside industry funding involved attempting to defeat a law that will harm no one and help many.

Chronic health conditions (diabetes, heart disease and domestic violence) are bankrupting not only our health but our budgets as ex-Gov. Angus King recognized in 2000 at the Healthy Maine Summit. We tax gas to pay for roads; it is common sense to tax soda, cigarettes and alcohol to pay for the health and social consequences of these luxury items. We all benefit from each others’ good health or pay for each others’ poor health, especially when people are uninsured. Please consider voting against this industry sponsored citizens veto on Nov. 4.

Michael Lambke

Skowhegan