Petition from CRA - - Please Sign

Stinky · 03-11-2011, 11:54 PM

By J. Glynn Loope, CRA Executive Director

In the form of one of the worst pieces of legislation of its kind currently pending in the nation, California State Senator Mark DeSaulniers, D-Walnut Creek, and Assembly Member and Chairman of the Majority Caucus, Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, have just introduced a sweeping piece of tobacco prohibitionist legislation that seeks to close every existing exemption to enjoying perfectly legal tobacco products in the State of California.

As Senator DeSaulniers takes the lead in introducing Senate Bill 575 it is imperative that every passionate cigar enthusiast and retail tobacconist engage themselves in this legislative battle.

Senate Bill 575 would ban smoking in all retail tobacco businesses, private clubs, hotel lobbies, bars, taverns, banquet rooms, warehouse facilities, and employee break rooms.

And we don't have former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to protect us now with the power of the veto pen. Senate Bill 575 has been assigned to the California Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations.

Make no mistake, this is a very real threat to your passion for fine cigars. It not only affects the entire state of California, but sets a horrid precedent for the entire nation!

Senate Bill 575 threatens your freedom to enjoy a cigar at your local retail tobacconist and is a direct threat to the livelihood of professional tobacconists across California -- and could spread across the entire nation.

It is time to draw a line in the sand on this type of legislation, and with California being a benchmark state for such legislation, this prohibitionist style of law making needs a direct and passionate response from all in Cigar Nation.

ACTION FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:

1. Please contact your member of the California Assembly and Senate (search by zip code) and tell them to SAY NO to Senate Bill 575.

2. Please sign the CRA Petition.

ACTION FOR NON-CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:

1. Please sign the CRA Petition.

In his own words, Senator DeSaulniers wants to eliminate your freedom and ability to enjoy cigars.

Read Senator DeSaulniers Statement

Help fight the battle for our freedom! SIGN THIS PETITION! ! !

CasaDooley · 03-12-2011, 12:53 AM

Signed the petition. I would really hate to see our California BOTL & SOTL suffer a hit like that.

smelly4tay · 03-12-2011, 01:33 AM

Signed.

Senator DeSaulniers has his head lodged so far up his wahoo.

03-12-2011, 02:19 AM

Signed the petition and definitely will see what more I can do.

awsmith4 · 03-12-2011, 07:07 AM

Signed

Superbad · 03-12-2011, 07:51 AM

Isn't this the state where everybody and their brother smokes "Medical Marijuana"?

cmitch · 03-12-2011, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superbad

Isn't this the state where everybody and their brother smokes "Medical Marijuana"?

Go figure! California is the land of contradictions.

Trent0341 · 03-12-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superbad

Isn't this the state where everybody and their brother smokes "Medical Marijuana"?

First thing I thought of when I started reading this article. What A BS hypocritical state.

Signed it by the way.

Stinky · 03-12-2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superbad

Isn't this the state where everybody and their brother smokes "Medical Marijuana"?

Yep! Been there. Done that. But, not SeeGars???

Bunch of political IDIOTS!

Please sign the petition!

hotreds · 03-12-2011, 07:27 PM

done

TheStatsGuy · 03-12-2011, 08:36 AM

signed

Thaplumbr · 03-12-2011, 08:41 AM

Signed

68TriShield · 03-12-2011, 08:54 AM

homerjay19 · 03-12-2011, 09:29 AM

Signed!

jsnake · 03-12-2011, 09:39 AM

Signed and going to get some more people to sign. Straight Bu!! $hi#

Jbailey · 03-12-2011, 10:30 AM

Signed

maninblack · 03-12-2011, 10:31 AM

Signed. What a bunch of BS.

03-12-2011, 11:04 AM

Signed.

No more laws like this are needed

Devanmc · 03-12-2011, 11:22 AM

signed, I thought i lived in america...

doctorcue · 03-12-2011, 11:27 AM

Signed... that is crazy!

03-11-2011, 11:54 PM	#1
Stinky Join CigarRights.org NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Stinky Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 229 Trading: (1)	Petition from CRA - - Please Sign By J. Glynn Loope, CRA Executive Director In the form of one of the worst pieces of legislation of its kind currently pending in the nation, California State Senator Mark DeSaulniers, D-Walnut Creek, and Assembly Member and Chairman of the Majority Caucus, Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, have just introduced a sweeping piece of tobacco prohibitionist legislation that seeks to close every existing exemption to enjoying perfectly legal tobacco products in the State of California. As Senator DeSaulniers takes the lead in introducing Senate Bill 575 it is imperative that every passionate cigar enthusiast and retail tobacconist engage themselves in this legislative battle. Senate Bill 575 would ban smoking in all retail tobacco businesses, private clubs, hotel lobbies, bars, taverns, banquet rooms, warehouse facilities, and employee break rooms. And we don't have former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to protect us now with the power of the veto pen. Senate Bill 575 has been assigned to the California Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations. Make no mistake, this is a very real threat to your passion for fine cigars. It not only affects the entire state of California, but sets a horrid precedent for the entire nation! Senate Bill 575 threatens your freedom to enjoy a cigar at your local retail tobacconist and is a direct threat to the livelihood of professional tobacconists across California -- and could spread across the entire nation. It is time to draw a line in the sand on this type of legislation, and with California being a benchmark state for such legislation, this prohibitionist style of law making needs a direct and passionate response from all in Cigar Nation. ACTION FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: 1. Please contact your member of the California Assembly and Senate (search by zip code) and tell them to SAY NO to Senate Bill 575. 2. Please sign the CRA Petition. ACTION FOR NON-CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: 1. Please sign the CRA Petition. In his own words, Senator DeSaulniers wants to eliminate your freedom and ability to enjoy cigars. Read Senator DeSaulniers Statement Help fight the battle for our freedom! SIGN THIS PETITION! ! ! __________________ Promoting the Enjoyment of Fine Cigars!

03-12-2011, 12:53 AM	#2
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Petition from CRA - - Please Sign Signed the petition. I would really hate to see our California BOTL & SOTL suffer a hit like that. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

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smelly4tay S.H.I.T Greenhorn Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 162 Trading: (0)	Re: Petition from CRA - - Please Sign Signed. Senator DeSaulniers has his head lodged so far up his wahoo.

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03-12-2011, 11:04 AM	#18
Swif Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Petition from CRA - - Please Sign Signed. No more laws like this are needed

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