As a former smoker and someone who hates smoke now I'd be happy to see them taxed out.

I don't want to punish though, at least I dont' think that is what I'd be doing. The people that smoke them should not be punished. However, I can see the point that taxing them much more is punishing the smokers.

One of the arguments is that 2nd & 3rd hand smoke hurt others as well and ultimately this all costs everyone more either in insurance costs or gov't provided medical coverage.

Doesn't that hurt the majority?