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A new attempt to legislate morality

December 10th, 2009 |

Author: edward

“…[t]he loophole for legalized indoor prostitution was closed last Tuesday when Governor Carcieri signed the bill brought to him by the General Assembly.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Tags: proposed law, Prostitution |

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Defending Same Sex Marriage?

September 30th, 2009 |

Author: edward

For some unfathomable reason opponents of same sex marriage always feel the need to link defending marriage with opposition towards “gay” or same sex marriage. Which frankly I don’t understand. Simply because same sex marriages do not conform to our traditional image of a marriage, consisting of one man and one woman; does not mean that accepting either the concept of same sex marriages or to take the radical stance of actually endorsing same sex marriage does not weaken traditional marriage.

It seems to me that any type of marriage, whether traditional or same sex, strengthens the institution of marriage generally. Encouraging marriage of any kind should be seen as positive and good for society in general. As it allows for more stability in relationships which tends to lead to happier more well adjusted members of society.

However opponents of same sex marriage cite all manner of dire consequences if same sex marriage becomes legal. Including the destruction of the traditional family structure, the inclusion into school curriculum’s that same sex marriage is a viable option as well as teaching homosexuality is an acceptable life choice and that changing the definition of marriage si simply catering to “special interests”.

Same sex marriage is on the ballot this November in the state of Maine, were supporters of traditional marriage have “come out swinging” with a series of frankly misleading ads concerning same sex marriage. Which is nothing new in the country, as “smear” type campaigning for a political cause has become common place. What is interesting is that some people have noticed that the ads against same sex marriage have misleading facts as well as outright lies . Hopefully common sense will prevail in Maine this November and the hard fought victory won in support of same sex marriages will not be defeated.

As an aside while writing this post, I found an interesting article written by a heterosexual women stating her personal opinion regarding whether of not opposing same sex marriages actually defended traditional marriage.

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Tags: Marriage, Opinion, proposed law |

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Anti-Smoking Proposal in New York City

September 22nd, 2009 |

Author: edward

Looking around cyber space this weekend I noticed a blurb on another cigar website I read from time to time reporting on the new anti smoking proposal being considered in New York City. I mention this for two reasons, (1) living in Atlanta there are an abundance of nice public parks and green spaces that offer a pleasant retreat and a chance to enjoy a fine cigar. I’d hate to see the proposed ban not only effect the parks and green spaces of NYC, but if successful other cities may began targeting their parks for similar bans; (2) If the liberal NY Times opines the ban may have gone too far, to me that speaks volumes on how over broad and fraught with problems this proposal must be.

Consider policing just central park, its 843 acres would require a small army to enforce a no smoking policy within its boundaries. Not to mention the countless other parks and green spaces located throughout the five boroughs. This is exactly the type of poorly planned and impossible to enforce law that comes from the knee jerk reaction of any zealots. Currently non-smokers seem hell bent on banning the use of tobacco anywhere by anyone. Regardless of the costs or difficulties in enforcement.

Tobacco use is a personal choice that when made after an individual has given careful consideration of all the facts and has weighed all the pros and cons and made a decision for themselves. Should not have to be relegated to quasi criminal status for their choice to use and enjoy a completely legal product. The anti smoking zealots need to remember that historically legislation designed to police and individuals morality hasn’t fared very well in America.

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Tags: cigar, Opinion, proposed law |

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Bad Law

September 16th, 2009 |

Author: edward

During lunch I was prowling the various cigar blogs I read from time to time, and came upon a disturbing story of yet another bad law drafted with the noble purpose of combating drug use which is destined to fail miserably. Implementing this law will no more affect drug use than mandatory minimum sentencing has. This law will only force law abiding cigar smokers to purchase their single cigars outside the reach of this newly proposed Washington D.C. law.

“[I]n a move that could prove disastrous for Washington tobacconists, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty plans to criminalize the sale of single cigars in the nation’s capital. His justification is to curb marijuana blunt consumption. But, as the proposed law is currently written, it doesn’t discriminate between premium cigars and cheap, machine-made sticks that are normally purchased at convenience stores and gas stations. “The bottom line is that this is bad legislation that won’t do what it is intended to do—stop the use of marijuana,” said Legislative Director Chris McCalla in an IPCPR press release. “The only thing it will do is irreparable harm to owners of cigar stores, their employees, and loyal customers who enjoy premium cigars.” A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for September 29.”

As an assistant district attorney I can appreciate and understand any politician wanting to curb drug use in their community. And living in Atlanta I’m very familiar with the urban practice of taking a cheap cigar opening it up and removing some or most of the tobacco and replacing that with marijuana. Viola you have blunt. But the prosed ban on the sale of single cigars is not only a bad law, its just plain stupid. Banning the sale of single cigars will not curb the use or sale of marijuana, if for no other reason there are too many alternative methods to smoke marijuana. All this law is going to accomplish is that the District of Columbia will lose the tax revenues generated by the sale of single cigars.

I hope during the public hears scheduled in late September the flaws in this proposed new law are brought squarely into focus illuminating all the pitfalls and potential problems this new legislation contains, my hope is cooler heads will prevail and this bad law will simply fade away. As aside perhaps Mayor Fenty should consider banning the glass tubes sold at so many urban convenience stores across the county that have absolutely no use except as a “straight shooter” to be used for smoking rock or “crack” cocaine. Since a ban on these devices might actually put a dent in smoking crack.

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Tags: cigar, drugs, Opinion, proposed law |

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