Cigar friendly legislation in US

[ElJavi76]

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/cigar-friendly-bill-passes-in-house-of-representatives-19564

Article showing house of Representatives passed this piece of legislation. It wasn't exactly a landslide. 211 to 198 is a tight vote of you ask me, but nevertheless. Off to Congress it goes and then to the Prez. Not our Prez here, but the Don our Prez. LOL

During our live chat smoke we were discussing this very thing. How the FDA and other administrations and governments abroad are making it harder to let us enjoy our hobby. This is kinda eye opening for me. I'm more inclined now to call a senator or congressman than ever before. Can you imagine? Clandestine smokes? Glad we're still winning some of these small battles.

Cheers,

Javi

[ElPuro]

Only good for a year, though. 

[xtcat9k]

1 minute ago, ElPuro said:

Only good for a year, though. 

Easier I imagine to get a single year exception through than a lengthier one.

[ElPuro]

Is because they are tying to an annual appropriations bill,  which is easier than standalone legislation.

[xtcat9k]

Just now, ElPuro said:

Is because they are trying to an annual appropriations bill,  which is easier than standalone legislation

Right. 

[ElPuro]

Point is that by using that process it means very little. No stability. Also not an indicator of "real" congressional support as stated.

[xtcat9k]

Just now, ElPuro said:

Point is that by using that process it means very little. No stability. Also not an indicator of "real" congressional support as stated.

Glass half full or half empty. I guess you are going with the half empty perspective. 

[ElPuro]

No. It's good news. The article overstates, tho.

[ElJavi76]

I did point out that 211 to 198 is hardly a resounding victory. Additionally this still needs to get thru Senate and then President. 

Half full thinks... It's still a victory.

Half empty sees the instability and this is def not a long term solution.

Credence to both sides.