Posted on 08/07/2005 10:13:06 AM PDT by elkfersupper
No, he's been putting all those quarters into his pocket instead of reporting them all to the IRS. No reason to shoot yourself in the foot now really.
Sad to say, there are some who would think that was perfectly okay. :(
Not normal people (smokers or non-smokers), but...
Yes, and we encountered one such of that type this afternoon :(
Haven't found an argument that works, huh?
Same moonbat from the Jennings thread last night who thought all the anti-smoker comments were just fine - but insisted that any smoker on the thread was trying to make an issue, even when just offering a prayer.
some people have absolutely no cuoth whatsoever.
I could possibly make back some of the money that's been extorted from me in cigarette taxes and torture my subjects, in the name of "science."
Hey, why the hell not?
I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too much to assume, the article indicated that another townsmember bought the laundry and complied with the smoking ordnance, to keep migrant workers from going to a nearby town to do their laundry because they would do their eating and shopping in the other town.
Lots of small towns have only enough Laundromat customers to keep one working. If another opens with newer machines, cleaner facilities, and the same price for wash and dry, it will put the older one out of business.
As far as this owner is concerned, I could assume that smokers are courteous of others concerns, and that adequate ventilation is provided to clear out the stagnant smokier air for future customers. The misguided law should be rescinded and property rights reasserted.
And maybe the law did the guy a favor, like laws in California did a favor for me. Upon retirement I took my family and my money and headed out of the state.
I'll put you down as "Research Assistant."
We'll split the beer expense.
Works for me!!!!!!!!
I don't know. I think ol' paulat just likes trying to jerk people's chains for amusement. It's fun to pull back sometimes, so I indulged a little today. :)
Good on ya.
I pine for the America of my youth when freedom lovers weren't the ones who were cut adrift.
If you bestow a similar title on me, I'll bring the chips 'n dip! :)
Two research assistants, and chips 'n dip.
We're talking major cabal here.
I just wish I'd discovered this "science" stuff a long time ago.
Whatever blows up their skirts :)
I'm off to get a chicken in the oven and then attack my basil patch.....FReep at you later :)
Have fun...must feel good to get out in the garden again, eh? :)
Unfortunately this is just my little "kitchen" garden right outside the door - can't get into the big one until after hubby gets home from work - I need a ride out to it, too far to walk across the yard on crutches.
Gabz, have you seen this article? More lawsuits.
United Seniors Association Sues Tobacco Companies To Recover Medicare Costs, Wall Street Journal Reports
August 05, 2005
The United Seniors Association has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Boston against several of the nation's largest tobacco companies, seeking to recover billions of dollars spent by Medicare to treat smoking-related diseases, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The case involves a "little-known but recently strengthened provision" of Medicare law that allows someone to sue on behalf of Medicare when it pays medical expenses that another party was legally obligated to cover -- such as when a corporate health plan has agreed to cover the expenses or when a business or other party has injured a Medicare beneficiary and is liable, according to the Journal.
If the court finds in favor of the [United Seniors] group, Medicare would collect the damages and the group would be eligible for an equal amount.
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Good grief..........thanks, I had not seen that - will check out later.
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