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Abrignac Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Jan 23 2013, 11:16 PM EST
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..... If cigars are added to the proposed ban.....



http://www.kptv.com/story/20662618/bill-proposed-in-oregon-would-make-cigarettes-prescription-only-drugs


Bill proposed in Oregon would make cigarettes prescription-only drugs


Posted: Jan 23, 2013 4:52 PM CST
Updated: Jan 23, 2013 9:50 PM CST
By FOX 12 Webstaff - email
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SALEM, OR (KPTV) -
If you're a regular smoker, you may want to keep an eye on a new bill in the Oregon Legislature.

Rep. Mitch Greenlick, from Portland, is sponsoring a bill that makes cigarettes a Schedule III controlled substance, meaning it would be illegal to possess or distribute cigarettes without a doctor's prescription.

Under the proposal, offenders would face maximum punishments of one year in prison, a $6,250 fine or both.

Other drugs and substances that are considered Schedule III controlled substances are ketamine, lysergic acid and anabolic steroids.

"The State Board of Pharmacy may adopt rules placing requirements and limitations on the sale or transfer of products containing nicotine," the bill's text says.

"I think it's pretty crazy," said Juan Silva of Salem. "I don't see it going through. It's going to be something to watch for, but I don't think it'll pass."

Others see the proposal differently.

"I hope it passes and I hope people actually think about it," said Rick Cannon of Salem. "You know there's less and less smokers everyday because they know how bad it is for them, so I just hope people wake up and realize how bad it actually is for them."

Greenlick also made headlines this week by suggesting a state committee look into the hiring procedure used by the University of Oregon when it named Mark Helfrich the new Ducks head coach.

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dpnewell Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 7:32 AM EST
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This is the kind of country folks voted for last November. American's may talk about freedom, but sadly the majority want a Nanny State that takes care of them from cradle to grave, and tells them what they can and can not do. Accept it. Those of us who desire true freedom and self reliance are now in the minority. Welcome to socialist Europe.
HockeyDad Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 8:41 AM EST
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Europe is not so bad. Accept your future.
banderl Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 10:00 AM EST
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dpnewell wrote:
This is the kind of country folks voted for last November. American's may talk about freedom, but sadly the majority want a Nanny State that takes care of them from cradle to grave, and tells them what they can and can not do. Accept it. Those of us who desire true freedom and self reliance are now in the minority. Welcome to socialist Europe.


Didn't Nixon start The War on Drugs?
grrrrr609 Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 10:02 AM EST
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Colorado legalizes weed. Oregon outlaws tobacco.
ZRX1200 Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 10:07 AM EST
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Greenlick is a crazy libtard from Willamette Valley.


I live in the State of Jefferson.
SMGBobbyScott Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 10:09 AM EST
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#4 & #5 oh the irony!
dpnewell Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 10:47 AM EST
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banderl wrote:
Didn't Nixon start The War on Drugs?


Nixon was a prick, and I'm a Libertarian, not Republican as you assume. Republicans are just a lite version of the Socialist Democrats currently running this country.
ZRX1200 Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 10:56 AM EST
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Yup. Different flavoring but same ingredients.

The far north part of Oregon is what most non-Oregonians think of. There are certainly cities that are exceptions but the rest of the state is Reagan democrats, establishment type Republicans and alot of Libertarian types.

This state used to be full of democrats that didn't get their fingers in everyones business and Republicans that worked with them but generally had faith differences. Amazing how things can change in such a short time.
richokeeffe Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 11:47 AM EST
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I am surprised that none of the jacktards in the Washington state Legislature have tried this
bloody spaniard Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 12:15 PM EST
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Anybody REALLY give a damn anymore? (shrugging shoulders)
I'll always do what I think is morally correct (and hopefully legal). If I can't have access to tobacco, so what? I'll do without or find something else.

Now, where my comfortable shoes, warm outhouse, and liquor still?Beer
banderl Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2013, 12:40 PM EST
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dpnewell wrote:
Nixon was a prick, and I'm a Libertarian, not Republican as you assume. Republicans are just a lite version of the Socialist Democrats currently running this country.


My point is that this erosion of liberties has been going on for a very long time.
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