Re: Wimpy Post from weak MindsOn Jun 6, 6:46 am, Shawn Hirn <s...@comcast,net > wrote:
> In article
> <6d66f1b5-453b-45a6-83ca-60b98954c...@s21g2000prm.googlegroups,com >,
>
> So B...@yahoo,com wrote:
> > All the Wimps post about tax the smokers to death in New York.
>
> > That's just a great plan to help the ecomony.
>
> > Buy your smokes Online.
>
> > Do your part to Help Empty out Those tax coffers.
>
> > It's So Simple to Make them Broke.
>
> > So Boya New York, New York !
>
> The primary idea behind taxing cancer sticks isn't to help the economy;
> that is a benefit, but its not the main benefit. The real benefit is to
> discourage people from smoking, especially kids. Heavier cigarette taxes
> definitely do discourage more people from smoking.
>
> Buying cancer sticks online may work for some, but don't be surprised if
> your state's revenue department sues you for back taxes. Selling cancer
> sticks online to underaged people gets those companies in trouble, and
> when that happens, their business records come into the hands of law
> enforcement, and they eventually find their way to states' revenue
> departments, and then you get a nice letter in the mail. This has
> happened to several people in NJ where I live who were each sued for
> well in excess of $1,000 each in back taxes.
The Lies you will tell.....
They would have to work to make that accomplishment.
Working for the money just seems like they can do better.
Indian tobacco sellers won't give records over. They have
their own soverign nation.
Just raise your state taxs should any shortfalls occur.
Here's reality about the economy, he's right
(.DJUSRU) fell 4.5 percent this week
Shame Him see's this is good !
http :// www .mlive,com /news/bctimes/index.ssf?/base/news-11/1210500925198560.xml&coll=4
What a drag: Smokers, bar owners say Legislature should butt out of
business
Sunday, May 11, 2008By Nicolas Persons npersons@bc-times,com |
895-3525
Jackie O'Quinn of Bay City is moving south soon, to either Georgia or
South Carolina. And after the state Senate's vote to ban smoking in
Michigan businesses, the cigar smoker knows he's making the right
decision.
The smoking ban ''makes me feel good about leaving,'' said the regular
customer at Timothy's Fine Tobaccos in downtown Bay City. ''I think it
would be the equivalent of a restaurant owner telling a customer they
can't come in to have lunch,'' he said.
The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would ban smoking
in Michigan's businesses. The proposal will go back to the House,
which approved a similar measure in December. If passed, it will
proceed to Gov. Jennifer Granholm for signature as early as next
week.
Like O'Quinn, owners of bars and restaurants aren't happy with the
move.
Bay City businessman Arthur P. Dore owns multiple bars and restaurants
in Bay City and Saginaw. One of his bars, The Stables, 804 E. Midland
St., serves cigars and martinis. He said the bill restricts the rights
of Michigan residents.
''If a person wants to smoke, it should be up to them,'' he said. ''If
a person doesn't want to be in an area like that, then they shouldn't
go.''
The House's measure would have allowed some establishments to be
exempt from the ban, such as bingo halls, horse tracks, cigar bars and
smoke shops. But the Senate stripped those provisions, which would
hurt businesses like Timothy's Fine Tobaccos, 115 Center Ave., which
has an entire floor designated as a smoking lounge.
''I think this is ridiculous. It's very bad for business,'' said the
store's owner, Tim Socier. ''Whether we survive it or not, we'll have
to see.''
Socier said he is fine wit h a policy that would prohibit smoking in
typical workplaces. But individual bars and restaurants would be
better off being policed by business owners, not legislation, he
said.
''I'm perplexed as to why the government gets invol-ved in commerce,''
he said. ''If there's so many businesses that want to be non-smoking,
then let their customers do that. That's the beautiful thing about
America. ... People have choices.''
John Roszatycki owns Washington Lanes, 1205 Washington Ave., and
American Amusements, which provides vending services, including
tobacco-dispensing machines. He said if the law passes he would have
to lay off three or four employees.
''I know there will be a negative financial impact on the state. It
hurts every business,'' Roszatycki said. ''There's no good that can
truly come of it.''
More than 30 states already outlaw smoking in public or work areas,
with varying stipulations.
Supporters of the smoking ban say studies show businesses in other
states were not negatively impacted by smoking bans.
Roszatycki, however, believes such policies weaken the economy.
''I can only conclude that that will carry over into Michigan - more
hardship, more loss of business,'' he said.
The Dow Jones U.S. Restaurants & Bars index (.DJUSRU) fell 4.5 percent
this week, its worst five-day percentage decline since the first
trading week of the year.
Raise their gas price as not to imbalance the commody exchange.