In response to the Feb. 23 letter by the president of the Georgia Parent-Teacher Association, Shiree Lynch ("Applauds increase in tobacco and alcohol tax"), calling for higher beer taxes, I'd like to set the record straight...

...consequences of addiction to harmful substances such as chewing tobacco, cigarettes, beer, wine and alcoholic beverages. Shiree Lynch, Smyrna, Ga. (Editor's note: The writer is the president of the Georgia Parent-Teacher Association.)