CRA Membership

07-15-2011, 08:34 AM

To all my cigar smoking brothers here in the asylum, if you haven't had the opportunity to join the Cigar Rights of America I urge you to do so. With the FDA and the government on our case in regards to smoking, purchasing our fine hand rolled delights.... we are in serious danger of loosing our right to smoke or even possess a cigar. So please take a few moments and go to their web site and become a member. You'll be doing your part to insure that we can continue to enjoy a great smoke when and where we want.

If your already a member and can think of anything else to add please chime in. I'd like to hear what you guys have to say.

Blak Smyth · 07-15-2011, 08:36 AM

Checking it out now, this may be incentive for some!

CRA Website

07-15-2011, 09:12 AM

Thanks for the heads up Jon, and thanks for the link Shane!

thebayratt · 07-15-2011, 06:24 PM

You get discounts on hotels, theme/water parks, and some B&Ms also!

If you have a family, you could easily make up the money spent onthe membership if you use the card on a hotel and themepark discount in one trip!
Let alone if you have a B&M that gives you discounts with the card.
I have used my card numerouse times and have probably saved close to $100 this year alone in cigar discounts.

Ogre · 07-15-2011, 10:12 PM

I am a proud member of the CRA!!!!

MrOneEyedBoh · 07-15-2011, 10:34 PM

Why are we about to loose our rights? what has happened? Sorry to side rail, but maybe this will help others that are also in question.

Ogre · 07-15-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

Why are we about to loose our rights? what has happened? Sorry to side rail, but maybe this will help others that are also in question.

A number of states are trying to limit where you can smoke, even in public parks. Hitting sales with large taxes and even trying to control the businesses where cigars are sold. You can go to the CRA website and read up on some of the laws trying to be placed.

MrOneEyedBoh · 07-16-2011, 12:02 AM

Thanks, and yeah a county in MD just passed the no smoking with in 25' of playgrounds and I think parks. I didnt listen to it much because I dont smoke near them anyway. But still caught my ear.

cmitch · 07-16-2011, 08:40 AM

The sheeple who parade around creating a forum for these bans do not understand that if one liberty is lost, all can be taken. I have found that 'old wimmen's perfume' is 10 times more noxious than any smoke I've ever encountered. So, I propose we introduce bills in our local legislature to ban perfume. I'm sure we could think of another example or two that might wake up these 'Oh, No! It's SMOKE!' a$$holes.

Ranger_B · 07-16-2011, 03:03 PM

I am a proud member and will continue to be one. Even if you are not a member you should at least check out their website to get an idea of all the legislation out there. Some good battles have been won but others have been lost. It is a shame that it has come to the point where we need associations like the CRA, NRA but without them I am scared to see what rights would be lost. Without getting too political I would like to just urge everyone here to check out CRA to consider joining. Once the rights are gone they are alot harder to get back.

boom · 07-16-2011, 06:35 PM

gotta renew....thanks

07-16-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

A number of states are trying to limit where you can smoke, even in public parks. Hitting sales with large taxes and even trying to control the businesses where cigars are sold. You can go to the CRA website and read up on some of the laws trying to be placed.

What has the CRA done in the places where smoking in public parks has been banned to get the laws changed? I'm curious as to what they do in these instances.

07-16-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

I am a proud member of the CRA!!!!

I am as well. I just renewed with a lifetime membership. CRA is a great organization that's doing what it can to protect our rights to enjoy a great when & where we want.

jsnake · 07-16-2011, 09:45 PM

Got the new CRA newsletter today. Has lots of great information.

Ogre · 07-16-2011, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Finger

What has the CRA done in the places where smoking in public parks has been banned to get the laws changed? I'm curious as to what they do in these instances.

They are bringing awareness of theses laws to the public. In Florida alone I have written about 7 letters to my reps reguarding proposals made. CRA brought these to my attention so I could have a voice and be active.

SmokeyJoe · 07-16-2011, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Finger

What has the CRA done in the places where smoking in public parks has been banned to get the laws changed? I'm curious as to what they do in these instances.

Here is the site... hopefully you can find the information you seek.

http://www.cigarrights.org/

Oh... and I am a member as well.

Stinky · 07-16-2011, 10:36 PM

I've been a proud CRA member from the first year. Most important thing they need is your support. Not only the membership fee . . . they need a million+ members. If you cannot afford (or justify) the annual $35 . . . simply go to their web site and click on the GRASS ROOTS link (left hand column) and register. It's free to stand up and be counted. And stay active. Click on their links to send your opinion and keep your freedom.

www.CigarRights.org

Ranger_B · 07-17-2011, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Finger

What has the CRA done in the places where smoking in public parks has been banned to get the laws changed? I'm curious as to what they do in these instances.

In most cases you get an email action alert so you can write the Representative from your area. The CRA is not an instant fix to antismoking legislation. The focus is the on the members to get them involved so the elected members responsible know that smokers vote. The CRA is active in local state and national smoking laws but without numbers they do not have a good leg to stand on.

Shadow · 07-19-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinky

I've been a proud CRA member from the first year. Most important thing they need is your support. Not only the membership fee . . . they need a million+ members. If you cannot afford (or justify) the annual $35 . . . simply go to their web site and click on the GRASS ROOTS link (left hand column) and register. It's free to stand up and be counted. And stay active. Click on their links to send your opinion and keep your freedom.

www.CigarRights.org

Like the CRA logo on the ashtray Stinky!

ColdCuts · 08-04-2014, 04:47 PM

I hope nobody minds me reviving this old thread. I just wanted to announce that I've finally become a card-carrying member of the CRA!

I know. I know. I'm late to the party. I feel bad that it took me so long to pay for a membership, but I finally got it done thanks to their current $10 off deal -- which, by the way, runs until this Friday when the FDA Docket Comment Period closes.

Before I joined, I tried to do my part. For some time I've received the free CRA e-newsletter and have written my elected officials and participated in the FDA Docket Comment Period thanks in no small part to that e-newsletter. But, I have to say, it feels good to finally put my money where my mouth is and financially support the only organization I know that is fighting for our beloved hobby.

I'm looking forward to my official membership card and continuing to fight the good fight.

07-15-2011, 08:34 AM	#1
Duke9192 Guest Posts: n/a	CRA Membership To all my cigar smoking brothers here in the asylum, if you haven't had the opportunity to join the Cigar Rights of America I urge you to do so. With the FDA and the government on our case in regards to smoking, purchasing our fine hand rolled delights.... we are in serious danger of loosing our right to smoke or even possess a cigar. So please take a few moments and go to their web site and become a member. You'll be doing your part to insure that we can continue to enjoy a great smoke when and where we want. If your already a member and can think of anything else to add please chime in. I'd like to hear what you guys have to say.

07-15-2011, 08:36 AM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: CRA Membership Checking it out now, this may be incentive for some! CRA Website __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Last edited by Blak Smyth; 07-15-2011 at 08:49 AM.

07-15-2011, 09:12 AM	#3
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CRA Membership Thanks for the heads up Jon, and thanks for the link Shane!

07-15-2011, 06:24 PM	#4
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: CRA Membership You get discounts on hotels, theme/water parks, and some B&Ms also! If you have a family, you could easily make up the money spent onthe membership if you use the card on a hotel and themepark discount in one trip! Let alone if you have a B&M that gives you discounts with the card. I have used my card numerouse times and have probably saved close to $100 this year alone in cigar discounts. __________________ Keep on smoking my friends! http://nicetightash.com/

07-15-2011, 10:12 PM	#5
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: CRA Membership I am a proud member of the CRA!!!! __________________

07-15-2011, 10:34 PM	#6
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: CRA Membership Why are we about to loose our rights? what has happened? Sorry to side rail, but maybe this will help others that are also in question.

07-16-2011, 12:02 AM	#8
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: CRA Membership Thanks, and yeah a county in MD just passed the no smoking with in 25' of playgrounds and I think parks. I didnt listen to it much because I dont smoke near them anyway. But still caught my ear.

07-16-2011, 08:40 AM	#9
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: CRA Membership The sheeple who parade around creating a forum for these bans do not understand that if one liberty is lost, all can be taken. I have found that 'old wimmen's perfume' is 10 times more noxious than any smoke I've ever encountered. So, I propose we introduce bills in our local legislature to ban perfume. I'm sure we could think of another example or two that might wake up these 'Oh, No! It's SMOKE!' a$$holes. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

07-16-2011, 03:03 PM	#10
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: CRA Membership I am a proud member and will continue to be one. Even if you are not a member you should at least check out their website to get an idea of all the legislation out there. Some good battles have been won but others have been lost. It is a shame that it has come to the point where we need associations like the CRA, NRA but without them I am scared to see what rights would be lost. Without getting too political I would like to just urge everyone here to check out CRA to consider joining. Once the rights are gone they are alot harder to get back.

07-16-2011, 06:35 PM	#11
boom Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Troy Location: Cen Cal Posts: 1,659 Trading: (107)	Re: CRA Membership gotta renew....thanks

07-16-2011, 09:45 PM	#14
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: CRA Membership Got the new CRA newsletter today. Has lots of great information.

08-04-2014, 04:47 PM	#20
ColdCuts Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Queens, NY Posts: 375 Trading: (10)	Re: CRA Membership I hope nobody minds me reviving this old thread. I just wanted to announce that I've finally become a card-carrying member of the CRA! I know. I know. I'm late to the party. I feel bad that it took me so long to pay for a membership, but I finally got it done thanks to their current $10 off deal -- which, by the way, runs until this Friday when the FDA Docket Comment Period closes. Before I joined, I tried to do my part. For some time I've received the free CRA e-newsletter and have written my elected officials and participated in the FDA Docket Comment Period thanks in no small part to that e-newsletter. But, I have to say, it feels good to finally put my money where my mouth is and financially support the only organization I know that is fighting for our beloved hobby. I'm looking forward to my official membership card and continuing to fight the good fight. __________________