Gov . Paterson : At billions time , most Americans men smoked cigarettes . He says higher cigarette taxes helped drive down the number of smokers . David Paterson says obesity causes major health problems and one in costs . Smoking bans have been enacted and enforced . A surcharge on soft drinks is a small price to pay for children 's health , he says .
Gov . Paterson : At billions time , most Americans men smoked cigarettes . He says higher cigarette taxes helped drive down the number of smokers . David Paterson says obesity causes major health problems and one in costs . A surcharge on soft drinks is a small price to pay for children 's health , he says .