In recent months there has been a scare in the cigar community after congress devised a bill that would essentially tax the cigar industry into extinction. This proposed tobacco tax is geared so that cigars would be hit hardest because of volume. So far it has passed in congress and the senate, but is waiting for Bush’s approval. Bush, being a cigar smoker and Republican, has vowed to veto this bill. FYI: It was a Democrat that devised the bill. Hillary Clinton, one of the largest proponents of the tax, is now with the stance in her presidential campaign that she is for the banning of smoking in ALL public places. Listen, I am all for the banning of smoking in places where 10% or more of their revenue comes for food sales, but where is this going to stop? Cigars are not like Cigarettes. I am a cigar smoker. I enjoy socializing and good conversation. Is the only place where I will be able to enjoy both at the same time going to have to be reduced to doing so in my own living room? What is your stance on the issue?
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August 28, 2007 at 9:00 pm |
I’d have to say I agree with you. I know cigar smokers, I know cigarette smokers and though some people smoke cigarettes socially, cigar smoking is more of a social event than a habit or addiction. That’s why you see cigarette smokers anywhere you go (while walking around the street, driving to work, etc) more often than cigar smokers. Though I enjoy non-smoking restaurants, there are other places and times when smoking should be allowed other than just the comfort of your own home. Just because you enjoy a cigar and some other people don’t doesnt mean you should hinder your lifestyle completely to accomodate others- isnt it enough that you have to give it up in most places? Pool halls, bars and other social hangouts should offer the choice to smoke or not instead of forcing a non-smoking lifestyle on everyone.
I’m having trouble figuring out which way to lean in the upcoming election and need to do more research, but knowing she wants to ban smoking everywhere definatley has an impact on my decision. I vote based on topics and issues, not political affiliation and this is just another topic to help sway where I stand.
August 30, 2007 at 6:50 am |
Cannot even smoke in public place! Then where the fcuk do u want smoker to smoke???!!! This is bad! Over here during working hr I have to smoke in the toilet! BTW tq for dropping at my site!Have a nice day!
September 10, 2007 at 8:39 pm |
I think whether or not cigar smoking is an addiction for people is irrelevant. (Though they’re not, unless you’re chain smokin’ ‘em.) Consenting adults should be allowed to do as they please. Shop/bar/resturaunt/etc. owners should be allowed to choose the policy for their establishment. And knowing the policy, people can choose whether or not they want to patronize or work at the establishment.
In Ohio, they’ve already banned cigar smoking even in cigar bars and tobacco shops. As a result a lot of places have gone out of business. Great legislation! They need to learn to keep their laws off our bodies and out of our lungs.
And since I still can where I live, I’m gonna light one up in my car on the way home from the office. I’ve started smoking in my car just because it’s illegal in some areas.
September 21, 2007 at 10:50 am |
I think Brian is 100% right. How can someone tell me that i can’t open a cigar store and have smokers smoke cigars in it? That’s absurd. We aren’t shutting down McDonald chains because the food they serve isn’t healthy for us. So what if it isn’t? If I choose to go there and buy the products knowingly that it isn’t healthy why should I be stopped? I can do what I want still can’t I? Not with the liberal socialist “progressive” movement I can’t. They know what’s best for me, you, and everyone else. Watch out guys, we’re in a lot of trouble here.
November 19, 2008 at 7:09 am |
“Cigars are not like Cigarettes.”
Exactly. You may as well be smoking a friggin’ skunk.
Once when I worked as a waitress at a big resort, a man was smoking a cigar at the bar on the OPPOSITE SIDE of the building- and yet, that stank was all over the dining room, making everyone want to vomit. Would’ve made a great steak topping, no?
Nobody is going to clear out 99% of their customers for one patron, sorry.