Oregon thinking about prescription only cigarettes?

[PVPuff&Stuff]

Bill proposed in Oregon would make cigarettes prescription-only - KPTV - FOX 12

Rep. Mitch Greenlick, from Portland, is sponsoring a bill that makes cigarettes a Schedule III controlled substance, meaning it would be illegal to possess or distribute cigarettes without a doctor's prescription.

Under the proposal, offenders would face maximum punishments of one year in prison, a $6,250 fine or both.

Other drugs and substances that are considered Schedule III controlled substances are ketamine, lysergic acid and anabolic steroids.

 

[Cyprus]

Do these people just wake up in the morning with an IV full of mind altering drugs? That is just stupid if you ask me...

 

[PVPuff&Stuff]

Our elected are out of control.

 

[Cyprus]

Completely. That proposed bill makes no sense at all...alcohol kills tons of people each year for varying reasons & it's not a "prescription substance". Look what happened during prohibition...we created a monster by trying to outlaw something that people enjoy & should have the right to choose. Making nicotine an illegal substance will only create a market for more crime to breed in. Politicians...ugh...

 

[PVPuff&Stuff]

I'm not sure any more it's about the result. IE....they aren't really worried about the people that get hurt. It's about control. They know better than we do.

I wish everyone would realize that and turn them all out next time they come searching for votes.

Put in a bunch of freshmen. At least they won't screw around the first few years. These career politicians are all corrupt beyond belief.

 

[PVPuff&Stuff]

Also, I'm really interested to know this..

If a pack of cigarettes is prescription only, would your shiny new Obamacare minimum pay for your script? $3 copay?

 

[Cyprus]

Also, I'm really interested to know this..

If a pack of cigarettes is prescription only, would your shiny new Obamacare minimum pay for your script? $3 copay?

That is a valid question lol...