Another loss for cigar smokers (Oops. Jumped the gun on this)

wwhwang

Prince George’s County, Maryland - It is now illegal to walk into a B&M and buy a single cigar. You need to buy 5 or more cigars for the transaction to be legal. The explanation behind this new law is to discourage new smokers and limiting the amount of tobacco purchased by old smokers. EDIT: Yet another right taken away. (Wasn't paying attention the first time)

cholmes8310

wwhwang:

Prince George’s County, Maryland - It is now illegal to walk into a B&M and buy a single cigar. You need to buy 5 or more cigars for the transaction to be legal. The explanation behind this new law is to discourage new smokers and limiting the amount of tobacco purchased by old smokers. Yet another money grab.

god I'm glad I'm getting out of New England.

stephen_hannibal

bobd

These laws are absolutely stupid.  They are driving businesses out, at the same time that local governments wonder why they have no money in their budgets.

Enjoying a premium cigar is no different than enjoying a good wine.  Both alcohol and tobacco can be deadly if abused, moderation is key.  The government thinks that they can keep people from being stupid.  If someone is going to abuse a substance they are going to do it no matter what and that is their choice. 

vegassparky

WOW ! if this is true, I am so glad i live in las vegas where sin is sweet ! but on a serious note that is stupid. that doesnt limit you. if you could only buy one that would limit you. buying five promotes you to enjoy more.

wwhwang

That's what was announced. Unless I'm reading the map wrong, googlemap says there's at least two tobacco stores in the area.

wwhwang

vegassparky:

WOW ! if this is true, I am so glad i live in las vegas where sin is sweet ! but on a serious note that is stupid. that doesnt limit you. if you could only buy one that would limit you. buying five promotes you to enjoy more.

True, but if you're buying premium cigars at a local B&M, where cigars average 5 to 11 bucks per cigar, I dunno if a first timer would sink 25 to 55 bucks just to try stuff out.

stephen_hannibal

vegassparky

wwhwang:

vegassparky:

WOW ! if this is true, I am so glad i live in las vegas where sin is sweet ! but on a serious note that is stupid. that doesnt limit you. if you could only buy one that would limit you. buying five promotes you to enjoy more.

True, but if you're buying premium cigars at a local B&M, where cigars average 5 to 11 bucks per cigar, I dunno if a first timer would sink 25 to 55 bucks just to try stuff out.

first timers are usually introduced by someone. most of the time! and a new guy to cigars shouldnt be dropping that kinda cash. they wouldnt have the palate or the experience to enjoy a higher end smoke.

wwhwang

vegassparky

Joeyjoe21_8

Maybe we should just crack down on our borders for drug control, beef up police and DEA and start doing some dam work making it a lot harder to get weed in America versus punishing everyone else

sightunseen

Joeyjoe21_8:

Maybe we should just crack down on our borders for drug control, beef up police and DEA and start doing some dam work making it a lot harder to get weed in America versus punishing everyone else

Or just legalize it and regulate it like everything else. Billions in tax revenues just waiting to be had...

Fourtotheflush

Joeyjoe21_8

see I dont mind the legalizing of it...but with harsh punishments for minors under 21 with it...like, 20 years in jail kinda punishment ....or lose ur car for 5 years or something serious so kids arent encouraged....but then the argument comes, if u legalize weed, why not crack, meth, etc...?

fla-gypsy

cooch36

cholmes8310

cholmes8310

Hayblet

Joeyjoe21_8:

see I dont mind the legalizing of it...but with harsh punishments for minors under 21 with it...like, 20 years in jail kinda punishment ....or lose ur car for 5 years or something serious so kids arent encouraged....but then the argument comes, if u legalize weed, why not crack, meth, etc...?

Because a weed smoker won't kill somebody for weed? I agree with regulating it it would solve so many debt problems and create a way to get out of this recession.

Smoke=Fire

TheDrifter