I'm all for this comparison, just like comparing a gun to cars, IF WE REGULATED THEM THE SAME WAY. So, let's go over FACTS of current laws/requirements to be a smoker:
Local Sales taxes (in my area this is 7%) Federal/State taxes which could be anywhere from 10-25% per pack (and in some states higher) The rule at most cigarette selling distributors is if the person looks under 27, they need to be carded, EVERY time, it is very rare that I am not carded, at 26 years of age. CONSTANT regular checks and balances by federal agencies that make sure the 18+ laws are being enforced MASSIVE lawsuits awarded when a seller has been found at fault for death, injuries or other complications resulting from smoking (which in turn results in even MORE laws and regulations against tobacco manufacturers so that the same thing doesn't happen again) We are no longer allowed to smoke in public arenas, and in most places have to stand 20ft away from a buildings entrance, regardless of how the venue chooses to run it's business If a person of age is found guilty of buying cigarettes for minors, heavy fines are imposed and in some states charges can be filed
So again, if you wanted to regulate guns even HALF the way we regulate cigarettes, I'm all for it. Until then STFU with your ridiculous comparison.
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Local Sales taxes (in my area this is 7%)
Federal/State taxes which could be anywhere from 10-25% per pack (and in some states higher)
The rule at most cigarette selling distributors is if the person looks under 27, they need to be carded, EVERY time, it is very rare that I am not carded, at 26 years of age.
CONSTANT regular checks and balances by federal agencies that make sure the 18+ laws are being enforced
MASSIVE lawsuits awarded when a seller has been found at fault for death, injuries or other complications resulting from smoking (which in turn results in even MORE laws and regulations against tobacco manufacturers so that the same thing doesn't happen again)
We are no longer allowed to smoke in public arenas, and in most places have to stand 20ft away from a buildings entrance, regardless of how the venue chooses to run it's business
If a person of age is found guilty of buying cigarettes for minors, heavy fines are imposed and in some states charges can be filed
So again, if you wanted to regulate guns even HALF the way we regulate cigarettes, I'm all for it. Until then STFU with your ridiculous comparison.