A stinging mass email sent by Rep. Robert Schaefer, R-Nampa, to people who contacted him about a proposed cigarette tax increase - he voted against introducing the bill, which was rejected - has raised concerns for the American Lung Association and others who received the message, reports Idaho Statesman columnist Dan Popkey. Kera Goold of Meridian, a 10-year Idaho employee of the Lung Association, told Popkey she was "appalled" by Schaefer's note, which she called "an attack." The message began, "Using the FORCE of government is anathema to the freedoms given by our Maker and spoken of in our Federal Constitution. Have you no ability to make your case to the youth themselves?" Schaefer defended his mass email to Popkey and has now sent a follow-up message; you can read Popkey's full post here. Schaefer, a 14-term state representative, is running for the Senate.