L.J. Peretti Boston

Subvet642 · 07-08-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Against the law to smoke on public property in Boston.

I do it every day, on that very same sidewalk, and nobody cares.

mosesbotbol · 07-09-2015, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

I do it every day, on that very same sidewalk, and nobody cares.

Law breaker

Subvet642 · 07-09-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Law breaker

Stupid law. The State refers to the tobacco tax as a "user fee". I pay the damned fee, I use the product. One cannot rightfully charge a fee for something and then deny the payer what they've paid for.

pattersong · 07-13-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Stupid law. The State refers to the tobacco tax as a "user fee". I pay the damned fee, I use the product. One cannot rightfully charge a fee for something and then deny the payer what they've paid for.

Well said!

mosesbotbol · 07-13-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Stupid law. The State refers to the tobacco tax as a "user fee". I pay the damned fee, I use the product. One cannot rightfully charge a fee for something and then deny the payer what they've paid for.

Sure they can. Just like you can't have open containers of alcohol in public. They are not denying you the product, just limiting the scope of where you can use it.

We all know 2nd hand smoke is so dangerous in the open air...

Subvet642 · 07-16-2015, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Sure they can. Just like you can't have open containers of alcohol in public. They are not denying you the product, just limiting the scope of where you can use it.

Perhaps, but they also claim the right to deny the use of tobacco on private property, as well. And what is the sanction for that? A fine; more money. I'm sick of getting shoved around by our public servants.

mosesbotbol · 07-16-2015, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Perhaps, but they also claim the right to deny the use of tobacco on private property, as well.

What law is that? I am unfamiliar with that one.

Subvet642 · 07-16-2015, 08:29 AM

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What law is that? I am unfamiliar with that one.

Restaurants, bars, etc., regardless of what the owner wants.

I remember the days when I could have a cigarette, a steak and a whiskey on the table at the same time; glorious!
If anyone wants to drag me into court over a smoke, I'll happily comply, I'll pay the damned fine, but I'll have my say!