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Old 06-25-2009, 04:23 PM
 
Location: Mesa, Az
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Somewhat off-topic here:

I have noticed that cigar/pipe smokers tend to be a lot more laid back than cigarette ones.

As for casinos; my G/F and I went to one a few months back and it seemed to me that smokers there are starting to become thin on the ground as well
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Old 06-25-2009, 04:48 PM
 
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Yes, the prices are high. And, yes, cigarette smoking is dangerous. So are chemtrails. So are the pesticides in our foods. So is the pit bull down the street and my neighbor's bald tires. So is the irate father who just got laid off and had his house taken back by the bank - the very house that he has been slaving away for years to pay in order to provide his children a home. So is the 6 o'clock news and overworked drivers. So is the rejected or bullied teen at your local school. So is porn. So are tattoos. So is red meat. So are parades. So are snakes and scorpions and feather pillows. And marhmellows and apples. Face it, danger lies everywhere and we can't send our trembling selves under a rock in an attempt to hide from it. We can't ban it and tax it to remove it. It is part of life. Banning and taxing a specific group of people is just one of the many ways we are losing our 'freedom'. To target and punish any group of people because you 'fear' them is the exact same thing as 'terrorism'. To see how ridiculous this whole 'target-smokers-because-smoking-may-be-dangerous' mindframe is visit Ban Man - and let's smoke in bars! (Ban Man). Seriously, everything is dangerous.
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Old 06-25-2009, 05:35 PM
 
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Yes, the prices are high. And, yes, cigarette smoking is dangerous. So are chemtrails. So are the pesticides in our foods.
Yeah, pesticides in our food is equivalent to smoking a pack of cigarettes. It's obvious to see which members smoke on this thread. This is getting ridiculous now.
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Old 06-25-2009, 05:39 PM
 
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As for casinos; my G/F and I went to one a few months back and it seemed to me that smokers there are starting to become thin on the ground as well
I definitely noticed this in Las Vegas.
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Old 06-25-2009, 06:18 PM
 
Location: Casa Grande, AZ
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just as an FYI as it now has become relevant, there is a bill going through the legislature that would make it a crime to smoke in your car with any passenger under the age of 18 ....... not sure of it's current status, but it's definitely there
Will that include my dog? Probably....

AZRiver..I do transcription, primarily urology right now, and whether or not someone smokes is a pertinent factor in every exam I type, as smoking affects bladder, kidneys, prostate health, and sexual function, etc. I have noticed a lot of people quitting, but not because of the tax, but just general knowledge or personal health issues.

Needless to say, I am not 'smart' yet and do smoke, but not in my house, not with my grandkids in the car, not in restaurants if allowed, as I don't like it either. I cannot stand going in a bar with people smoking, I get overload very quickly.

Candy bars everywhere I have seen are taxed, they are considered fast food...
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Old 06-25-2009, 06:18 PM
 
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I definitely noticed this in Las Vegas.
People are really getting sick and tired of it. I went to the Sahara casino yesterday. They now have $1 blackjack tables now so I thought I would check it out. I went to one of the tables which had an open spot. I kid you not, the guy next to me grabbed the ashtray and said "please tell me you are not going to smoke" I told him I do not smoke, and then everyone at the table said "thank God!" They told me the guy sitting there before me was smoking and making everyone sick. Smokers just do not understand how much it affects everyone around them. I can be a little annoying when I am drunk, but it no way compares to what smokers do to people around them.
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Old 06-25-2009, 06:51 PM
 
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People are really getting sick and tired of it. I went to the Sahara casino yesterday. They now have $1 blackjack tables now so I thought I would check it out. I went to one of the tables which had an open spot. I kid you not, the guy next to me grabbed the ashtray and said "please tell me you are not going to smoke" I told him I do not smoke, and then everyone at the table said "thank God!" They told me the guy sitting there before me was smoking and making everyone sick. Smokers just do not understand how much it affects everyone around them. I can be a little annoying when I am drunk, but it no way compares to what smokers do to people around them.
Agreed, I have noticed a trend in Vegas. 10 years ago, you could go to any hotel and the number of chain smokers didn't seem to vary from hotel to hotel. Now, there seems to be noticeably less smokers in the nicer hotels like Bellagio, Venetian, Caesars etc versus the Monte Carlo, Excalibur, Luxor. It seems like the more run down casinos tend to have the most smokers. The hardcore smokers and drinkers don't like going to the strip. They enjoy going to the small casinos off the strip so that they can smoke up a chimney and not have anyone complain.
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Old 06-25-2009, 06:57 PM
 
Location: Surprise, Az
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I smoke cigars (1-3 per week). I hate cigarettes but still think it is an individual choice. I also agree with the post stating we have moved on to Nanny State status in the US.
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Old 06-26-2009, 01:01 AM
 
Location: Phoenix
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Sure.

Especially the teenagers. A cost prohibitive activity, if you will.

I'm worried that they'll just spend their cash on meth.

It's prob'ly cheaper.

I'm not sure about the "effectiveness" though. Prohibition had an impact on the "legal" part of the booze business. It sure didn't stop the use of alcohol. I think "awareness" is a much better deterrent than simply taxing the hell out of such "activities".

If taxing "sins" has such a small impact on use (or abuse), then why bother?

My argument is strong; and I think you agree with me somewhat. It's a revenue generating idea. Nothing more.

As a cardiologist, I respect your opinion. But the fiscal opportunities of our government have taken on an almost "exploitive" behavior. Candy bars are next, trust me.
Meth is around $200 a gram, I doubt teenagers will be getting their hands on that for many many years.
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Old 06-26-2009, 02:03 AM
 
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AZRiver..I do transcription, primarily urology right now, and whether or not someone smokes is a pertinent factor in every exam I type, as smoking affects bladder, kidneys, prostate health, and sexual function, etc. I have noticed a lot of people quitting, but not because of the tax, but just general knowledge or personal health issues.
That's because smoking is a standard part of the social history in any history & physical exam. This pertains to all fields of medicine. And yes it does impact the renal system significantly as bladder cancer is significantly influenced by smoking. I'm sure you see a lot of painless hematuria associated with that right? I never said the tax was the primary reason for people quitting but that it was a factor
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