Why’s he being so mean to tobacco? Everyone knows it doesn’t hurt you. See? I smoked a cigarette and nothing happened. Proof positive that smoking is healthy! ….
On a more serious note, NY has just increased its cigarette tax to over $4 a pack. People note that some smokers are getting around it by going to other states or reservations, but I think the real power of that tax is that NON-smokers are less likely to start (young kids will find it too expensive and too much hassle to get). If that’s the case, it’s worth it.
thats all good and well but i have never heard of anyone being forced to smoke at gun point last i remember they started of their own free will (and yes i am a former smoker)
Up here in Canada, they have even banned smoking from restaurants and bars (!). Previously you could have enclosed, separated designated smoking sections but that too was eventually phased out. People were upset over it and businesses/bars said that would be the end of them, but guess what… not much difference.
Since we have a nationalized health system, this saves us money in the end. Maybe all that crazy government control won’t work in the US, but it is a saner way to live.
Watch someone with COPD and I dare you to smoke!
Nothing like seeing some poor schmuck walk by with an oxygen tank, a hose in his nose and smoking a cigarette. Which you aren’t supposed to do either. We know so much about freedom we forget liberty has it’s price. In your life and the lives around you.
on a side note, NY is in the process (again) of trying to tax tobacco products on the reservations purchased by non native americans.
a federal judge has made it illegal for the reservations to mail tobacco products.
Baslim, I remember that scene too: cop is smoking a cigarette, Death touches his shoulder, and the cop immediately start hacking up a long. Definitely worth a knowing smirk.
Death and taxis… too good! This is getting posted on The Family Plot Blog, along with yesterday’s Lola cartoon, that also had a take on the Grim Reaper in the summertime: http://TheFamilyPlot.wordpress.com
In our area, smoking is banned in public places and, of course, there’s a lot of controversy. One point brings it home to me: that people need jobs but shouldn’t be exposed to the dangers of second-hand smoke in their work environments. I can see that business owners should be allowed freedom but if they choose a smoking environment, there should be some protection choice(s) for employees who need/want the protection.
@baslim the begger – If I recall correctly (and yes, my copy of Citizen of the Galaxy is only a few feet away as I type this), Col. Richard Baslim knew how to spell “beggar” correctly; and anyway he went by “Baslim the Cripple” while on Sargon. You really need to change your screen name accordingly. Don’t make the Free Traders track you down and space you.
margueritem over 14 years ago
‘The chickens are coming home to roost’…
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 14 years ago
Truth!
ladywolf17 over 14 years ago
Lio is so helpful.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
That’ll do it for sure!
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Lio, is such a nice boy. The Reaper probably has a lot of people to pick up.
Sisyphos over 14 years ago
Lio is just doing his civic duty as he sees it. GR needs to conserve his strength, because he’s going to be really, really busy at his destination!
pouncingtiger over 14 years ago
Serves them right!
-or-
[Ring bell] Bring out your dead! [Ring bell] Bring out your dead!
Frankr over 14 years ago
Maybe they can stop by BP on the way home.
julianfer over 14 years ago
Everybody knows that tobacco is dangerous so they should think: stop smoking! Well done, Lio!
dyankee23 over 14 years ago
OK, I think we’ve all spotted a couple more stops for Lio and the Reaper before they kick off for the weekend.
Colt9033 over 14 years ago
Thats long ride, don’t usually see taxi by way of red wagon for long distant trips.
guitarmutt over 14 years ago
Hey Lio, maybe Grim Reaper hates spam like the rest of us. If you guys have the time that is.
cdward over 14 years ago
Why’s he being so mean to tobacco? Everyone knows it doesn’t hurt you. See? I smoked a cigarette and nothing happened. Proof positive that smoking is healthy! ….
On a more serious note, NY has just increased its cigarette tax to over $4 a pack. People note that some smokers are getting around it by going to other states or reservations, but I think the real power of that tax is that NON-smokers are less likely to start (young kids will find it too expensive and too much hassle to get). If that’s the case, it’s worth it.
Devils Knight over 14 years ago
thats all good and well but i have never heard of anyone being forced to smoke at gun point last i remember they started of their own free will (and yes i am a former smoker)
Simon_Jester over 14 years ago
When yer done there, Lio, why don’t you drop him by the headquarters of a few spammer outfits I could mention?
topdog93.7 over 14 years ago
die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
epeebles over 14 years ago
Up here in Canada, they have even banned smoking from restaurants and bars (!). Previously you could have enclosed, separated designated smoking sections but that too was eventually phased out. People were upset over it and businesses/bars said that would be the end of them, but guess what… not much difference. Since we have a nationalized health system, this saves us money in the end. Maybe all that crazy government control won’t work in the US, but it is a saner way to live. Watch someone with COPD and I dare you to smoke!
freeholder1 over 14 years ago
Nothing like seeing some poor schmuck walk by with an oxygen tank, a hose in his nose and smoking a cigarette. Which you aren’t supposed to do either. We know so much about freedom we forget liberty has it’s price. In your life and the lives around you.
sensrule92 over 14 years ago
Death comes to town!
Yukoneric over 14 years ago
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em……………
warreno over 14 years ago
Two things are certain: Death and taxis.
rotts over 14 years ago
Eric - same here in Ohio.
Sherlock Watson over 14 years ago
Takeoff of an old ad slogan: Last call for Philip Morris!
bald over 14 years ago
lio is headed in the right direction
on a side note, NY is in the process (again) of trying to tax tobacco products on the reservations purchased by non native americans. a federal judge has made it illegal for the reservations to mail tobacco products.
Bender_Sastre over 14 years ago
Baslim, I remember that scene too: cop is smoking a cigarette, Death touches his shoulder, and the cop immediately start hacking up a long. Definitely worth a knowing smirk.
GailRubin over 14 years ago
Death and taxis… too good! This is getting posted on The Family Plot Blog, along with yesterday’s Lola cartoon, that also had a take on the Grim Reaper in the summertime: http://TheFamilyPlot.wordpress.com
interplanetarycop over 14 years ago
Loi carries death in a wagon.
cutiepie29 over 14 years ago
“A smoking section in a restaurant is like a peeing section in a pool.”
I don’t know who said it, but the truth in it makes me laugh.
JP Steve Premium Member over 14 years ago
I know Sherlock got to it first but:
“Call for Phillip Moreeeeis!”
lin4869 over 14 years ago
In our area, smoking is banned in public places and, of course, there’s a lot of controversy. One point brings it home to me: that people need jobs but shouldn’t be exposed to the dangers of second-hand smoke in their work environments. I can see that business owners should be allowed freedom but if they choose a smoking environment, there should be some protection choice(s) for employees who need/want the protection.
Jonathan Bridge Premium Member over 14 years ago
We will return to “I Love Lucy”…
tedcoop over 14 years ago
Very nice.
@baslim the begger – If I recall correctly (and yes, my copy of Citizen of the Galaxy is only a few feet away as I type this), Col. Richard Baslim knew how to spell “beggar” correctly; and anyway he went by “Baslim the Cripple” while on Sargon. You really need to change your screen name accordingly. Don’t make the Free Traders track you down and space you.
dragoncrone over 14 years ago
warreno - HA HA HAAAA! Good one.
dvoyack over 14 years ago
And stay away from the salmon mousse.
Digital Frog over 14 years ago
Excellent one warreno!