L.J. Peretti Boston

[mosesbotbol]

How's that Davidoff?

[pattersong]

I didn't smoke outside, but I don't recall seeing anything that would have stopped anyone...the park with the golden ducks would have suited a cigar very nicely!

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by pattersong

I didn't smoke outside, but I don't recall seeing anything that would have stopped anyone...the park with the golden ducks would have suited a cigar very nicely!

Against the law to smoke on public property in Boston.

[Subvet642]

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]

Originally Posted by Subvet642

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

Law breaker

[Subvet642]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[pattersong]

Private property? That's starting to sound like Canada. I guess smoking under a blanket in your basement can still hurt someone's feelings who lives on the other side of the street.

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

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!

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by Subvet642

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!

Since they passed that law, every bar and pub now has drunks standing on the sidewalks, smoking, because they can't smoke inside. Quincy center has become blighted because of it.

[mosesbotbol]

You use to be able to smoke in the Dunhill store on Newbury while trying on bespoke clothes & sipping a Scotch. Last Dunhill store I went to in December wasn't even selling cigars...

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

You use to be able to smoke in the Dunhill store on Newbury while trying on bespoke clothes & sipping a Scotch. Last Dunhill store I went to in December wasn't even selling cigars...

I'm just sick of being treated like a pariah and being made to pay (higher taxes) for the privilege.

I know I've come off pretty grumpy lately, all around, but it's not always easy to keep a sunny attitude. I'll try to lighten up; I'm starting to irritate myself.