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Idea to send:	Topic healthcare Content Dear Mr. Speaker: As a physician who travels the state, I see and epidemic that effects more Oklahomans than the bird flu ever will. It is the epidemic of smoking and obesity. For the state to have a successful future, nothing is more important than the health of our citizens. Many of my patients would like to quit smoking; however, they cannot afford the new medication by Pfizer, Chantix, which has the most successful quit rate. I would like to see the tobacco trust fund used to supplement the price of medications to help smokers kick the habit. Although more controversial, I would also propose tax credits for those who are able to lose weight and keep it off. To fund this proposal, I would levy a fee on medical advertising which is a waste of precious health care dollars.