Guam U.S.A. next on the chopping block.

[guambred]

While the senator who introduced this is on track, the director of public health wants to tax it the same as tobacco.


http:// www. guampdn. com/article/20140313/NEWS01/303130012/Bill-would-prohibit-sale-e-cigarettes-minors
Bill would prohibit sale of 'e-cigarettes' to minors | Pacific Daily News | guampdn.com

 

[guambred]

Well this morning when I got off from work I linked a couple of articles to a popular talk show host whom I have known for about 20 years or so, he was a former smoker but quit by other means years ago. Anyway for most of his show he was reading directly off the links I sent him, had a doctor on air who is also very vocal on Guam about public safety, both were in agreement that Vapeing is a better alternative and should be encouraged rather than vilified. turned out to be a good show and I thanked him after for his positive attitude. Most Governmental heads on Guam listen to the show and perhaps a few were encouraged to do a bit of homework.

 

[DrMA]

Well done, guambred!

 

[guambred]

Well done, guambred!

There is a new B&M shop opening up tomorrow and I told the owner whom I've only met on facebook I will be there. I am also going to pay a visit to my usual B&M today for some new juice im running low on. I will discuss with them how involved they will be on advocating CASAA as well as supporting. will update when done.

 

[Placebo Effect]

Excellent work.

 

[guambred]

So, I have visited both shops and they were surprised and pleased with the info I shared with them about CASAA, sent them links, so they should soon be on board. There are also a few kiosk type vendors maybe 3-4 scattered about in a couple of strip malls here, one seems on the up and up, but the others I have visited seem a little shady, they may create issues here on Guam and make it more difficult to legitimize vapeing.

 

[sonicdsl]

Might also share this excellent report that's posted on nih.gov: Achieving appropriate regulations for electronic cigarettes

 

[Mutescream]

With Guam only being a US territtory, rather than a state, how much influence does the US government have there? Do Guamanians (I'm not sure on the correct term for residents of Guam) even pay taxes to the US? Unless you do, I'd be surprised if much of this US government mugging its citizens impacts Guam.

 

[guambred]

With Guam only being a US territtory, rather than a state, how much influence does the US government have there? Do Guamanians (I'm not sure on the correct term for residents of Guam) even pay taxes to the US? Unless you do, I'd be surprised if much of this US government mugging its citizens impacts Guam.

Guamanians is correct Mutescream, We do not pay federal taxes, but our tax system mirrors Californias, we pay in other ways though with many Federal unfunded mandates, Follow all federal laws etc.... We have one Nonvoting congressman/woman, and the Director of Insular affairs was born on Guam, raised in Hawaii. Because we are not a a State the Federal Government holds much more power over us than it does the rest of the U.S.

 

[Mutescream]

Please forgive my curiosity, but how does the US federal government hold greater influence there, than in a US state? Such a thing would actually be a huge surprise for most people from the continental US, as most are honestly barely aware of Guam being a US territory.

I admittedly only am aware due to time I spent in the Navy and working in tech support now (many people get nasty shocks in roaming charges, when they get their cell phone bill after going there for the first time, and clients like to point out how expensive the call is).

Yikes on a tax system like CA. I certainly hope your legal system isn't as intrusive.

 

[guambred]

Please forgive my curiosity, but how does the US federal government hold greater influence there, than in a US state? Such a thing would actually be a huge surprise for most people from the continental US, as most are honestly barely aware of Guam being a US territory.

I admittedly only am aware due to time I spent in the Navy and working in tech support now (many people get nasty shocks in roaming charges, when they get their cell phone bill after going there for the first time, and clients like to point out how expensive the call is).

Yikes on a tax system like CA. I certainly hope your legal system isn't as intrusive.

Good questions, Guam became a U.S. possesion in 1898 after the Spanish American War under the Treaty of Paris. The Tariff act of 1930 placed Guam outside of the US Customs zone thus makeing Guam a Duty Free port. In 1942 Guam was invaded by the Japanese and occupied until July 21, 1946. On Aug 1 1950 Guams Constitution Titled "The Organic Act of Guam" was signed and ratified, giving residents U.S. citizenship and well as control of local governmental operations. It was not until 1970 that Guam was allowed commerce Via the National Security Act of 1970. Prior to that, permission had to be granted to enter the island by the Department of the Navy. Currently the Federal government Claims over 1/3 of the island in the form of military bases. In the early 1990's there was an agreement made between the Federated States of Micronesia and the U.S. Titled "The Compact Impact Agreement" Which granted free acess of its citizens between The FSM and US for employment and education. With Guam being the closest US port to the FSM we currently house over 2/3 of those Migrants. We have an elected congressperson to represent the island However he/she has no vote, Currently as US citizens we have no voteing privilages for President. We currently follow all federal laws and mandates, however most are unfunded Ie..Obamacare, COLA, and under the compact impact agreement, the funding is minimal concidering the cost to house, educate, police, public health care of these Migrants.

 

[sonicdsl]

I just have to say again how much I love learning things on this forum!

Thank you for sharing guambred!

 

[guambred]

As a side note, I am in no way criticizing or bashing on the Migrants from FSM, most of the ones I know are hardworking, good folk. There are a few out here that give a bad name to the bunch. Like any culture some aclimation is needed and expected, many of our migrants are paid mininum wage and are generaly looked down on as being somewhat backward. The same might be held true for me, if say I moved to New York or Los Angeles.

 

[guambred]

http:// www. huffington post. com/2014/ 03/18/ guam-travel-destination_n_4953530.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false

Just in case anyone is intrested in a visit!!!