SMOKIN' CRIME WAVE

New York Post ^ | 1/07/04 | HARRY SIEGEL

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January 7, 2004 -- FOR years, New Yorkers associated the hushed, rhythmic call of "Smoke, smoke" with hustlers peddling pot and worse in the city's streets and parks. But while the Giuliani war on crime thinned the dealers' ranks, Mayor Bloomberg has opened the door to a new generation of hustlers who have taken up the cry to hawk Marlboros and Newports.

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[tiki]

I think I'd smuggle mine from Mexico if the internet didn't exist. All my friends order off the internet too so my state loses all that tax money that they were so greedy for.

[SheLion]

Thanks for the ping!!!!  This is a terrific article and I emailed the author telling him so!

[SheLion]

All my friends order off the internet too so my state loses all that tax money that they were so greedy for.

The lawmakers were looking at a gift horse in the mouth, but that wasn't good enough for them.  They became gluttons thinking they "had the smokers by the balls," not realizing that we smokers are not sheep!  It's the American way to shop cheap!  If there's a way to buy cigarettes at a reasonable price, we smokers WILL find it.  It IS still a legal product!!!!!

[ETERNAL WARMING]

Bloomie is a one-termer. Mickey Mouse could run against him and win. LOL

[Just another Joe]

What are you doing up this early, She?
I mean, I know that you don't need beauty sleep but sheesh.

We said from the beginning of the exorbitant tax that the black market would be controlled, mainly, by organized crime but there will be a limited time when independents can make money.

[SheLion]

What are you doing up this early, She?

I was dreaming of YOU, Joe, and had to get up. heh!  What are YOU doing up this early???

We said from the beginning of the exorbitant tax that the black market would be controlled, mainly, by organized crime but there will be a limited time when independents can make money.

The lawmakers looked a gift horse in the mouth, but that wasn't good enough for them.  They become hogs thinking they could feed at the honey pot of the smoker's wallets.  We sure are showing them, aren't we?

[Just another Joe]

What are YOU doing up this early???

I'm working. Pulling all nighters for three or four days a week for the next 5 or 6 weeks.

[SheLion]

I'm working. Pulling all nighters for three or four days a week for the next 5 or 6 weeks.

Just as long as your getting paid double for the "grave yard shift!"

[Just another Joe]

No way. I'm on salary not hourly.

[SheLion]

No way. I'm on salary not hourly.

Well, I hope they are paying you for what your worth, Joe!

Hey, going back to bed for awhile.  All of a sudden, I got very sleepy.

Cya later Joe!!!! Have a good one there!

No way. I'm on salary not hourly.

Well, I hope they are paying you for what your worth, Joe!

Hey, going back to bed for awhile.  All of a sudden, I got very sleepy.

Cya later Joe!!!! Have a good one there!

[Caipirabob]

The NYPD formed a new unit, the Cigarette Interdiction Group, to handle the expected upturn. Yet 146 arrests, and the seizure of $250,000 and some 6 million cigarettes, seem to have had little deterrent effect.

What do the cops sell them for? Or do they just smoke them? It's not like they're just going to throw them out.

Bloomberg could have found something a bit more worthwhile for these guys to pursue. What an absolute waste of time.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Another Tobacco related Crime, Drive by Smoking!!I have seen no mention of the latest second hand smoke threat, the drive by smoking. In many areas of the country this horrendous crime is on the upswing. A perfectly healthy smoke gnatzie (5'4" 275 lb) is standing on a street corner. Suddenly a car stops with the windows down and smokers inside waiting for the light to change. While this is happening the smoke gnatzie is exposed to huge amounts of second hand smoke. The light changes and the criminals drive away. Who can the smoke gnatzie sue for damages? In most cities these crimes are committed by smoke gangs, "The Menthols, The Non-Menthols, The Filters, The Non-Filters, The Regulars, and The Kings. Something must be done and soon. If not for us all, for the children.

[The Mayor]

I understand that it is also illegal to smoke in the driveup lane, it's time to get a really smelly cigar and blow smoke in the window of burger king..

[DumpsterDiver]

Another Tobacco related Crime, Drive by Smoking!!

Can I ride shotgun?

[Conspiracy Guy]

Bring a carton!

[Conspiracy Guy]

I blow smoke in the little tube thingie at the drive thru bank. I am a hardened criminal.

[The Mayor]

That's a good idea!

[CSM]

What are you doing up this early, She? I was dreaming of YOU, Joe, and had to get up. heh! What are YOU doing up this early??? posted on 01/07/2004 2:12:57 AM PST by SheLion Hey, going back to bed for awhile. All of a sudden, I got very sleepy. 12 posted on 01/07/2004 2:40:03 AM PST by SheLion *********** My, my, the inferences that can be made are astounding! I hope you needed a smoke before falling asleep!