Yeah, there are ecig taxes also, doesn't say just how much tho.
Emanuel wants new tobacco taxes — to pay for CPS student program
Emanuel wants new tobacco taxes — to pay for CPS student program
Emanuel wants new tobacco taxes
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The atrocious vaping tax in Chicago is the highest in the nation
Chicago alderman wants $1.25 tax on e-cigarettes
Chicago alderman wants $1.25 tax on e-cigarettes
I'd be willing to bet that Mayor Emanuel wants ANYTHING to distract from the train wreck of the Chicago PD
The problem Tiny Dancer and the Peoples Revolutionary Council face is that Chicago is as bankrupt as Detroit was.
But they refuse to face this fact, in part because some or all of them will be put out of office by bankruptcy proceedings. So they keep kicking the can down the road. These desperate attempts to grab every cent possible show that the road has run out — right at the edge of a cliff.
I'm glad we don't live in Chicago. If we did, we'd move, if at all possible. As it is, we've boycotted the city ever since that idiotic "vapor = smoke" ordinance passed. My wife and I figure we haven't spent about $12,000 in Chicago since then. It's harsh, but the idiots who voted in Tiny Dancer and his City Council puppets don't deserve our business. Sorry, Chicagoans, but if you want our business, grow some cojones and sweep these bad guys out of office.
Apparently, other people agree with us. Here's an example. Toronto is not exactly a paragon of good city government, so rumble a lot of people we know from there. But it's a darned sight better governed than Chicago. When I was born, Toronto was less than a third the size of Chicago. Now it's larger. Clearly, people vote with their feet.
But they refuse to face this fact, in part because some or all of them will be put out of office by bankruptcy proceedings. So they keep kicking the can down the road. These desperate attempts to grab every cent possible show that the road has run out — right at the edge of a cliff.
I'm glad we don't live in Chicago. If we did, we'd move, if at all possible. As it is, we've boycotted the city ever since that idiotic "vapor = smoke" ordinance passed. My wife and I figure we haven't spent about $12,000 in Chicago since then. It's harsh, but the idiots who voted in Tiny Dancer and his City Council puppets don't deserve our business. Sorry, Chicagoans, but if you want our business, grow some cojones and sweep these bad guys out of office.
Apparently, other people agree with us. Here's an example. Toronto is not exactly a paragon of good city government, so rumble a lot of people we know from there. But it's a darned sight better governed than Chicago. When I was born, Toronto was less than a third the size of Chicago. Now it's larger. Clearly, people vote with their feet.
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So was the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. What did it get us? Greedy states sucked into an incestuous marriage of regulatory addiction with the FDA, CDC and a monopolistic tobacco industry. It is the biggest deception that government solves social problems.
Good luck all.
Good luck all.
I'm in Chicago and as of a couple of months ago buy all of my vape gear outside of Chicago or online. The new taxes will hit everyone in Chicago.
I'm not flaming you I'm asking. As far as "sweeping the bad guys out of office" isn't Evanston a hot bed of liberal voters too? It's Democrats that are killing vaping in Cook County and Chicago. I'm sure if Madigan had his wish, he'd have a Democrat governor and they w institute a massive vape tax state-wide to cover the billions owed at the State of IL.
Even Pelosi praised the rules against vaping passed a month ago.
No flame on your part intended and none taken!
Tommy, Evanston is so far to the left that you can see Stalin from there.
Before Chicago did so, the Peoples Revolutionary Council of Evanston passed an anti-vaping ordinance by equating vapor with smoke. (I was there at that City Council meeting: a suit from the American Lung Association, Illinois branch, passed a thin envelope to the mayor after the vote. The envelope was so thin it could have only held a check.) Included in the ordinance are fines for even sharing e-liquids.
In addition to Chicago, we also boycott Evanston and its merchants and service providers. So far we figure we haven't spent about $45,000-50,000 in Evanston. Surrounding suburbs have gotten our business instead.
The instant my wife retires (I'm self-employed and can take my business anywhere), we're outta here. She's 67, so it'll be soon.
As I have with Chicago, I encourage everyone to boycott Evanston. Do you really have to buy that product or service in Evanston? Do you really have to live there?
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OMG...
What disturbs me is we elect the pompous fools. After the elections they think they get to be a dictator. What in God's name makes people think they should have so much control over their fellow man? It's crazy.
Evanston's vaping laws are among the most oppressive in the country. They were one of the very first cities to enact vaping bans. Then they went and changed the age to 21.
Evanston Raises Age to Purchase and Sell Tobacco from 18 to 21 | City of Evanston
I feel bad for you all there. I moved out of Illinois last April. The whole state is bankrupt and corrupt.
You've stolen that quote from the first prison interview of the former Governor.
Some time ago I read that Chicago has $108 billion in unfunded pension liabilities, so it's no surprise they are desperately scrounging for every penny they can. This is just what happens when the Left runs a city.
OMG...
What disturbs me is we elect the pompous fools. After the elections they think they get to be a dictator. What in God's name makes people think they should have so much control over their fellow man? It's crazy.
Inside every Liberal is a totalitarian screaming to get out.
Second random thread today I noticed a totally uncalled for, hostile post, announcing addition to an ignore list.
Then I saw the name. Don't know what made me remember it, but I did.
Begs the question, what's your deal? You may be a perfectly pleasant person, but you're behaving like a troll here today. Chill out, have a vape, and stop taking yourself so seriously. Sheesh.
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Then I saw the name. Don't know what made me remember it, but I did.
Begs the question, what's your deal? You may be a perfectly pleasant person, but you're behaving like a troll here today. Chill out, have a vape, and stop taking yourself so seriously. Sheesh.
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Well, that's unfortunate. The fight for vaping rights can't be won without some support from liberals, recognizing their tradition of support for Harm Reduction in other areas.
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