Indiana Call to Action - Stop the Monopoly

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Right now there are thousands of people in Indiana thinking about how to get around the new law, even the ones who stockpiled and don't need to. To what good end? None at all. A lot of harm is done and all for nothing. The worst thing it does is undermine respect for law in general. Bad laws have a way of doing that.
 

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At what cost? Is having your options, freedom to buy where you please taken away a good thing?

Of course not.

I was just saying that in some states, one might at least consider that more B&Ms inhabiting empty storefronts would be a good thing, I mean, I was trying to find SOMETHING positive. (you have to do that in life sometimes, or you turn into a miserable person).

Obviously, since that is not true of Indiana, where only a small handful of companies benefited, there is no bright side. But I can see many towns and cities where it *might* be.
 

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Of course not.

I was just saying that in some states, one might at least consider that more B&Ms inhabiting empty storefronts would be a good thing, I mean, I was trying to find SOMETHING positive. (you have to do that in life sometimes, or you turn into a miserable person).

Obviously, since that is not true of Indiana, where only a small handful of companies benefited, there is no bright side. But I can see many towns and cities where it *might* be.
It's a bit shocking how heavy handed and blatantly corrupt the indiana law is. The feelig I got reading the judge's decision on the injunction that he was gloating, pleased with himself that he got a chance to smack down people trying to save their own lives.
 

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I'm not sure if anyone is emailing these guys, but PLEASE email them. I have sent so many scathing emails my hands hurt. I think with more backlash about how they have no clue what they are doing, causing a monopoly, closing up businesses and penalizing people for not wanting to smoke any more, maybe something will change

Lawmaker vows to 'fix' new Indiana vaping law
 

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“I give you my word that I’ll work with the leadership in the Senate, and we’re going to get that thing fixed,” said Alting, a Lafayette Republican. “This was supposed to be about safety in an unregulated industry, not about creating monopolies or anything.”

Alting joins call to rethink Indiana's vaping law

Ron Alting | Indiana Senate Republicans

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200 W. Washington St.
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Phone: 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400
Email: Senator.Alting@iga.in.gov

Legislative Assistant:
Meredith Lizza
Phone: 317-232-9517
 

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“I give you my word that I’ll work with the leadership in the Senate, and we’re going to get that thing fixed,” said Alting, a Lafayette Republican. “This was supposed to be about safety in an unregulated industry, not about creating monopolies or anything.”

Alting joins call to rethink Indiana's vaping law

Ron Alting | Indiana Senate Republicans

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200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400
Email: Senator.Alting@iga.in.gov

Legislative Assistant:
Meredith Lizza
Phone: 317-232-9517

I'm sure that guy hates me. I've emailed him enough that he probably thinks I'm psycho. And Senator Long from Ft. Wayne
 

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I thought you were into compromise rather than confrontation.
Did you have a change of heart?
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Compromise is Only Viable when there is Something to Compromise over. Like Instead of pushing for a May 5th 2016 Predicate Date, except a Mid 2014 Date in lue of House/Senate Support.

But there can be No Compromise viable when a State Law is written that Intentionally forms at Regulatory Monopoly.
 

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I'd like to hear for others about this, especially @Hoosier. Thanks DoiDman for your thoughts. :)

Um, there is some weird stuff going on and lawyers are involved, so no official word on this specific topic.

Just for general conversation, I will say that I am going to avoid ATC agents and places they tend to congregate while holding a juice bottle in my hands.
 

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Um, there is some weird stuff going on and lawyers are involved, so no official word on this specific topic.

Just for general conversation, I will say that I am going to avoid ATC agents and places they tend to congregate while holding a juice bottle in my hands.

I understand your position but dang it...I was hoping you could help us with this situation. :cry: If you can't, who can?
 

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It's a bit shocking how heavy handed and blatantly corrupt the indiana law is. The feelig I got reading the judge's decision on the injunction that he was gloating, pleased with himself that he got a chance to smack down people trying to save their own lives.
Surprise, surprise, the courts are in on the fix...
 
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I was off the grid, so if there are any questions that I missed, don't be afraid to tag me.

My inbox is a bit overwhelming right now.

And don't forget the latest by the IBJ which has joined the fight with quite a ferocity...
Security firm might not meet e-liquid law's controversial requirements | 2016-07-05 | Indianapolis Business Journal | IBJ.com

Here is a nice bit of info I had not heard yet...

The president-elect of the Door and Hardware Institute is Mulhaupt’s CEO Mike Gibson.

Could this situation be any more absurd? Seriously, how has this not been overturned yet?

Vote them all out!! :evil:
 

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Here is a nice bit of info I had not heard yet...



Could this situation be any more absurd? Seriously, how has this not been overturned yet?

Vote them all out!! :evil:
Next we will learn that there are only 3 security firms that are members of the Door and Hardware Institute...
 
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