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Bill proposed in Oregon would make cigarettes prescription-only drugs
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Posted on 01/24/2013 11:19:29 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd
I am against this in principle, but my tax dollars are used for nicotine addicts and their illnesses. I'm therefore tossing aside my principles of limited government and supporting this measure until I'm not forced to pay money out of my pocket.
< /Drug War whore mode now off >
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posted on
01/24/2013 12:58:39 PM PST
by
Ken H
To: Southside_Chicago_Republican
"Never did I ever imagine (before now) that the simple act of sitting on my own back porch, smoking a pipe of
(your favorite plant), just like great-grandpa used to do, minding my own damned business and not bothering anyone, would be such a big concern of The State."
Don't worry...it's all so they can "serve and protect" you better...
To: Rusty0604
They get more in taxes if its legal than if its sold in the blackmarket.Yes, but there is at least some accountability. With a black market, the profits can be split between drug smugglers and corrupt government officials.
And if they have to spend money housing this new criminal class in prison its a losing proposition.
Not if you're a police union, in which case it's a gravy train.
Next thing you know the prisons are overcrowded and they have to let the murderers and rapists out early.
That's even better. More need for federal revenue and prison guards.
In order to understand the upside to prohibition, you have to think like a whore. (apologies to the world's oldest profession for the insulting comparison.)
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posted on
01/24/2013 1:10:16 PM PST
by
Ken H
To: FES0844
In my mind we’re getting really close to “open season” on the ruling class. These asshats have finally jumped the shark.
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posted on
01/24/2013 2:07:06 PM PST
by
rhubarbk
To: Responsibility2nd; All
Some people are on Paxil... and they go out and shoot up schools.
Me? Well, I’ve been writing off smokes as a medical expense for YEARS. That, and all the coffee and liquor needed for me to keep my wits about me.
It’s for the children.
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posted on
01/24/2013 2:17:14 PM PST
by
Rodamala
To: Rodamala
I only take legitimate deductions. Like for my 2 kids, Fido and Old Blue:)
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posted on
01/24/2013 2:23:13 PM PST
by
Ken H
To: Responsibility2nd
Cool,, if they do i intend to buy them elsewhee in the West, like on a low or no tax indian reservation, and then smuggle the into Oregon.
Ill make some bucks.
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posted on
01/24/2013 2:42:01 PM PST
by
DesertRhino
(I was standing with a rifle, waiting for soviet paratroopers, but communists just ran for office.)
To: Responsibility2nd; Eric Blair 2084; SheLion; Gabz; Hank Kerchief; 383rr; libertarian27; ...
To: Responsibility2nd; Eric Blair 2084; SheLion; Gabz; Hank Kerchief; 383rr; libertarian27; ...
To: Southside_Chicago_Republican
One thing I did notice is how a lot of this sh-t started bursting from the woodwork after Obama got elected. I guess the Revolution is here. Where have you been? This crapola started during Clinton and has just escalated. It's got nothing to do with who is in the White House - it was pretty danged bad during the Bush years.
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posted on
01/24/2013 3:17:39 PM PST
by
Gabz
(Democrats for Voldemort.)
To: Ken H
I am against this in principle, but my tax dollars are used for nicotine addicts and their illnesses. WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG.............and did I mention you are WRONG
Not only do those who enjoy tobacco products pay more than their fair share for themselves, they are the ones paying for ALL of the kiddy healthcare through the ScHIP program.
You really should look into facts before spouting off the lies of the nanny state lovers.
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posted on
01/24/2013 3:21:27 PM PST
by
Gabz
(Democrats for Voldemort.)
To: Responsibility2nd
The dirty secret is that physicians used to prescribe cigarettes and cigarette smoke to treat asthma, and it worked.
My baby sister (now 55) had exactly two asthma attacks in her entire life; both when she was only months old.
Our wise old family physician advised my father to blow cigarette smoke at her from time-to-time.
Once he started doing that, no more asthma attacks for her to this very day.
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posted on
01/24/2013 3:51:02 PM PST
by
elkfersupper
( Member of the Original Defiant Class)
To: Responsibility2nd
If they can’t figure out how to extremely tax a prescription drug-
it won’t work.
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posted on
01/24/2013 4:05:37 PM PST
by
libertarian27
(Check my profile page for links to the 2011 & 2012 FR Cookbooks- Enjoy)
To: Gabz
Oh, I know it’s been going on for a while, but it just seemed like it increased, on the local and state levels, after Obama took over, like there was some kind of inspiration after his election. It could be it was just a coincidence, but these days there seems to be no shortage of people who want to push you around and tell you what to do.
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posted on
01/24/2013 4:14:50 PM PST
by
Southside_Chicago_Republican
(If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.)
To: Gabz
Of course. Note this at the end of my post: < /Drug War whore mode now off > .
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posted on
01/24/2013 4:44:20 PM PST
by
Ken H
To: NRA1995
Weve entered the twilight zone! Sadly, we are already fully inside it.
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posted on
01/24/2013 4:46:41 PM PST
by
RetiredArmy
(1 Cor 15: 50-54 & 1 Thess 4: 13-17. That about covers it.)
To: Responsibility2nd; abcraghead; aimhigh; Archie Bunker on steroids; bicycle thug; blackie; ...
If you aren't on this ping list and are interested
in articles about Oregon, please FReepmail me.
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posted on
01/24/2013 4:50:59 PM PST
by
Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
To: Responsibility2nd; abcraghead; aimhigh; Archie Bunker on steroids; bicycle thug; blackie; ...
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posted on
01/24/2013 4:51:45 PM PST
by
Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
To: jimmyo57
Cigarettes are regulated by the FDA and approved for sale. How bad could they be?:-)
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posted on
01/24/2013 9:40:49 PM PST
by
Eric Blair 2084
(I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer to drink a bunch of them. Stay thirsty my FRiends)
To: Eric Blair 2084
“Cigarettes are regulated by the FDA and approved for sale. How bad could they be?:-)”
Not only that, but they are a great source of the revered “revenues.” ;o)
This guy is a (locally) well known crank.
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posted on
01/24/2013 11:49:41 PM PST
by
dixiechick2000
(Old age and treachery always overcomes youth and skill.)
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