Comments on: Stogie Commentary: The Case Against Smoker Discrimination http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html Blowin’ Smoke on Everything Cigars - cigar reviews, news and commentary 7 days a week Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:36:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stogie News: Health Care Bill Unfairly Targets Smokers http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html/comment-page-1#comment-96020 Stogie News: Health Care Bill Unfairly Targets Smokers Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:23:18 +0000 http://stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html#comment-96020 [...] insurance unwarranted by their relative risk ratios, should oppose (once again) being unfairly singled out by the government and forced to subsidize the health care of costs of [...] [...] insurance unwarranted by their relative risk ratios, should oppose (once again) being unfairly singled out by the government and forced to subsidize the health care of costs of [...]

]]> By: Gene http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html/comment-page-1#comment-55718 Gene Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:48:28 +0000 http://stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html#comment-55718 Well maybe one day they'll do us some justice and make morbidly obese people pay a huge health insurance surcharge because of their high risk for health complications. While we're at it people who don't exercise 30 minutes a day, they aren't the optimum working machine now are they? If you let the government pick out a target and completely erradicate(ie oppress in taxes or employment) it is similar to genocide, it'll eventually choose your niche. Well maybe one day they'll do us some justice and make morbidly obese people pay a huge health insurance surcharge because of their high risk for health complications. While we're at it people who don't exercise 30 minutes a day, they aren't the optimum working machine now are they? If you let the government pick out a target and completely erradicate(ie oppress in taxes or employment) it is similar to genocide, it'll eventually choose your niche.

]]> By: william http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html/comment-page-1#comment-46145 william Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:14:49 +0000 http://stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html#comment-46145 I was told today by an employer that I was not hirable do to the fact that I legally smoke ciggeretts ... and people say smokers are not discrimanated against maybe all this politically correctness can find me a job huh ?? I was told today by an employer that I was not hirable do to the fact that I legally smoke ciggeretts … and people say smokers are not discrimanated against maybe all this politically correctness can find me a job huh ??

]]> By: Stogie Commentary: Go SCHIP Yourself! http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html/comment-page-1#comment-22809 Stogie Commentary: Go SCHIP Yourself! Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:20:07 +0000 http://stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html#comment-22809 [...] the massive costs of SCHIP have to be paid for by taxing an already discriminated-against group, like smokers? Or why it is a good idea to make health insurance funding dependent on people [...] [...] the massive costs of SCHIP have to be paid for by taxing an already discriminated-against group, like smokers? Or why it is a good idea to make health insurance funding dependent on people [...]

]]> By: Stogie News: Cigar Tax Vote Today, Bush Veto Threat Stands http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html/comment-page-1#comment-11105 Stogie News: Cigar Tax Vote Today, Bush Veto Threat Stands Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:13:58 +0000 http://stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html#comment-11105 [...] Here at StogieGuys.com we’ve always pointed out that if a government program is really in the public’s best interest, it would not be necessary to tax a small already discriminated-against minority such as smokers. Additionally there has been relatively little discussion about the fact that a tobacco tax funding health insurance creates a perverse government interest in ensuring that there are enough people smoking to maintain funding of the program. [...] [...] Here at StogieGuys.com we’ve always pointed out that if a government program is really in the public’s best interest, it would not be necessary to tax a small already discriminated-against minority such as smokers. Additionally there has been relatively little discussion about the fact that a tobacco tax funding health insurance creates a perverse government interest in ensuring that there are enough people smoking to maintain funding of the program. [...]

]]> By: Stogie Alert: Stop the $10 Per Cigar Tax Increase http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html/comment-page-1#comment-7988 Stogie Alert: Stop the $10 Per Cigar Tax Increase Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:33:11 +0000 http://stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html#comment-7988 [...] We’ve long argued against punitive tobacco taxes – which we‘ve noted are simply picking on a minority already pays more than its fair share, but this proposal blows all other proposed tax increases out of the water. And even if you think that SCHIP is something worth funding, you should still oppose a regressive tax on tobacco that picks on a small and already discriminated against group. [...] [...] We’ve long argued against punitive tobacco taxes – which we‘ve noted are simply picking on a minority already pays more than its fair share, but this proposal blows all other proposed tax increases out of the water. And even if you think that SCHIP is something worth funding, you should still oppose a regressive tax on tobacco that picks on a small and already discriminated against group. [...]

]]> By: The Accidental Smoke http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html/comment-page-1#comment-1775 The Accidental Smoke Sat, 10 Feb 2007 19:49:32 +0000 http://stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html#comment-1775 The following link can direct you to the full paper. <a href="http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=897511" rel="nofollow">http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_i...</a> The following link can direct you to the full paper.

http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_i…

]]> By: The Stogie Guys » Blog Archive » Stogie News: Anti-Smoking Groups Pushing National Ban http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html/comment-page-1#comment-1076 The Stogie Guys » Blog Archive » Stogie News: Anti-Smoking Groups Pushing National Ban Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:06:27 +0000 http://stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html#comment-1076 [...] With bans and other anti-smoking laws on the march all accross the country, it is important to remember that historically these trends don’t last. But still, with so much anti-smoking furvor, now seems like a good time to review the case against smoker discrimination. [...] [...] With bans and other anti-smoking laws on the march all accross the country, it is important to remember that historically these trends don’t last. But still, with so much anti-smoking furvor, now seems like a good time to review the case against smoker discrimination. [...]

]]> By: The Stogie Guys » Blog Archive » Stogie Guys Friday Sampler XXVII http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html/comment-page-1#comment-955 The Stogie Guys » Blog Archive » Stogie Guys Friday Sampler XXVII Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:26:34 +0000 http://stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html#comment-955 [...] 2) Tuesday’s commentary noted the article by Professor Thomas Lambert titled “The Case Against Smoking Bans” from the winter issue of Regulation Magazine. At the time that issue wasn’t yet online, but now it is (we’re so far ahead of the curve). You can download the article for yourself here (warning pdf). [...] [...] 2) Tuesday’s commentary noted the article by Professor Thomas Lambert titled “The Case Against Smoking Bans” from the winter issue of Regulation Magazine. At the time that issue wasn’t yet online, but now it is (we’re so far ahead of the curve). You can download the article for yourself here (warning pdf). [...]

]]> By: Padronnie http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html/comment-page-1#comment-945 Padronnie Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:25:49 +0000 http://stogieguys.com/2007/01/01162007-stogie-commentary-the-case-against-smoker-discrimination.html#comment-945 John Smith- I was actually tking you seriously until I came to the end: "the entire argument that smokers are being discriminated against is ridiculous, and the idea that private business can make decisions on such issues as allowing smoking in restuarants, bars and other public buildings is downright fascist" You're just a dumbass! John Smith-

I was actually tking you seriously until I came to the end: "the entire argument that smokers are being discriminated against is ridiculous, and the idea that private business can make decisions on such issues as allowing smoking in restuarants, bars and other public buildings is downright fascist"

You're just a dumbass!

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