This is exactly what I wanted to see this morning... <SARCASM>

[problemsolverjc]

http://halfwheel.com/pennsylvania-bill-aims-ban-smoking-cigar-stores-others/

This has to be stopped. Those BOTL and SOTL in PA, write you state reps and put an end to this madeness! Outside of the impact on cigar smokers in the state, the jobs we will loose between Holts, Famous and CI would be devastating to our state economy!

 

[mmchugh84]

:argh: Ridiculous

 

[UpInSmoke]

Tax jump from 0 to 25% would kill you guys

 

[problemsolverjc]

Tax jump from 0 to 25% would kill you guys

It would kill two pretty big employers where I live... Famous and CI would move to another state... Famous has 200+ employees.... CI has way more than that...

 

[Deathskin]

I read these and think it won't be long till higher taxes and stricter smoking bans in my state

 

[skullnbones]

Well I think it's a good thing... I mean, it's always so smokey in my B&M when I go in to buy cigars.... :stickbeat

And while we're at it, how about all this drinking alcohol in bars....

 

[mjohop]

Everyone will throw money at it and it will go away. Do you really think the casinos in this state are going to let a smoking ban go into place?

 

[problemsolverjc]

Well I think it's a good thing... I mean, it's always so smokey in my B&M when I go in to buy cigars.... :stickbeat

And while we're at it, how about all this drinking alcohol in bars....

you know, we should also have some concern about these gas stations pumping gas into cars, the cars wouldn't pollute if we didn't burn gas... we should ban the use of gas in autos immediately.

 

[skullnbones]

Well I think it's a good thing... I mean, it's always so smokey in my B&M when I go in to buy cigars.... :stickbeat

And while we're at it, how about all this drinking alcohol in bars....

you know, we should also have some concern about these gas stations pumping gas into cars, the cars wouldn't pollute if we didn't burn gas... we should ban the use of gas in autos immediately.

They could just make it mandatory that in order to leave your house in the morning you must be wrapped in at least two inches of bubble wrap, that way if you fall down you don't get a booboo.

 

[ENV]

Oh man... God forbid they let people smoke in a lounge. Especially if they are paying monthly dues for that reason alone...

 

[Deathskin]

Well I think it's a good thing... I mean, it's always so smokey in my B&M when I go in to buy cigars.... :stickbeat

And while we're at it, how about all this drinking alcohol in bars....

you know, we should also have some concern about these gas stations pumping gas into cars, the cars wouldn't pollute if we didn't burn gas... we should ban the use of gas in autos immediately.

They could just make it mandatory that in order to leave your house in the morning you must be wrapped in at least two inches of bubble wrap, that way if you fall down you don't get a booboo.

dont forget your helmet and goggles

 

[Lipher]

Shits getting crazy.

 

[mmchugh84]

Of all the sick f'd up crap in this world ...This is where these people choose to focus their attention..........Hmm what can I do to make the world a better place....decrease poverty... combat the epidemic drug problem...ooh I got it cigar smokers... let's F cigar smokers not only in public places but you know places made for specifically smokers you know to protect them from themselves, we can't just be doling out rights and free will to everyone in America ...right...yeah, yeah and let's tax the $#it out of them Johnson!

Way to take aim at matters that will for sure improve the livelihood of people.... $#it bags.

 

[BrittS88]

Sounds like they want to be like California.

 

[fsfrancis]

Instead of saying "geesh thats a bummer"....how about joining the CRA? They are a lobbying group that fights these kinds of bans. I joined. One person alone has a small voice, but when many folks pool their resources, you can really make a difference. Look at the NRA, they have a huge influence, and they're just a bunch of regular folks with a common interest.

http://www.cigarrights.org/&#8206;

~~fred

 

[problemsolverjc]

Fred, thats a good reminder for people. I am already a CRA member... thats how I found out about the bill in the first place... but everyone on this board should be a member.

 

[cgraunke]

Just a little bump... join the CRA!

 

[xjtony]

This is the way it is out here in Utah. When we have an event we have to smoke under a tent in the parking lot at least 25 feet from any door

 

[ENV]

This is the way it is out here in Utah. When we have an event we have to smoke under a tent in the parking lot at least 25 feet from any door

Unbelievable that we have laws against this.

 

[jeffturneraz]

I just did a quick search, the first bill, the smoking indoor ban at cigar shops, is unfortunately being brought forward by Republican.

The reason that is unfortunate is that it looks like Republicans have the majority in the Senate and the House.

That doesn't mean the bill will definitely pass at all, but it stands a decent chance starting off like that.

The last bill, the one about raising the tax, that is being brought forward by a Democrat, and since Dems are in the minority, not to mention Repubs don't generally like bills that raise taxes, the second bill probably doesn't have that much of a chance.