Post by Darren Dirt on May 31, 2007 16:55:39 GMT -5
It's bad enough that "uh-fish-uhls" are telling outsiders "don't bother coming if you don't have a job and a place to live". (Good advice, but don't make it sound authoritative, Stupid Media Lapdogs 
)
Now it's time to protect people from themselves. Collect taxes on a "sin", but make folks who market said sinfulness "criminals" if they don't do it invisibly? Wha?
Alberta gubmint says "Tuhbakky: sell it, but don't display it"
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Underlined=socialist propaganda at its finest... ::gag::
Improving Albertans' quality of life
May 31, 2007
Government approves province-wide smoking ban in public places
Legislation proposed to ban tobacco retail displays, sales in pharmacies
Edmonton... Proposed legislation will ban smoking in all public places in Alberta, as well as prohibit tobacco product displays in retail outlets and tobacco sales in pharmacies.
The Tobacco Reduction Act will prohibit smoking in all public places and workplaces. Other changes proposed under the legislation will ban tobacco power walls and other promotional displays in retail outlets. Tobacco products will no longer be permitted for sale in pharmacies, public colleges and universities.
"Support for this legislation makes this an historic day in Alberta, especially as we celebrate World No Tobacco Day," said Dave Hancock, Minister of Health and Wellness. "The health of Albertans, particularly our young people, is paramount in this proposed legislation. Sadly, every year 3,400 Albertans lose their life from tobacco related causes."
The Tobacco Reduction Act would amend the Smoke-free Places Act that prohibits smoking in public places accessible to minors.
"The proposals under the Tobacco Reduction Act will strengthen our efforts to protect Albertans from the dangers of second-hand smoke and reduce overall tobacco use," said Minister Hancock. "While smoking remains an individual choice, this legislation is intended to help reduce the long-term health and human costs associated with tobacco use. This legislation will help us create a healthier population and build a more sustainable health care system."
If passed by the Alberta Legislative Assembly, Alberta will join the majority of provinces which prohibit smoking in all public places and workplaces. A number of provinces have enacted legislation that bans visual displays of tobacco products, as well as legislation that prohibits tobacco sales in pharmacies, schools and health care facilities.
A tobacco tax increase was included in the 2007 provincial budget in an effort to reduce smoking and promote a healthier lifestyle. On April 19, tobacco taxes increased by 16 per cent in an effort to reduce smoking and promote a healthier lifestyle. The tax on a carton of cigarettes rose by $5 to $37.
Protection from second-hand smoke and actions to reduce tobacco use supports Premier Ed Stelmach's plan to improve Albertans' quality of life. Other priorities for the government are to: govern with integrity and transparency, manage growth pressures, build a stronger Alberta and provide safe and secure communities.
"Land of the Free" we ain't. Maybe it's time I move to Wyoming...
PS: Lifelong non-smoker here. To clear-thinking anarchistic me, it's all about restricting individual choice, instead of violently "protecting" the lives of the addicted...
Oh wait, I guess since we've got "universal health care" up here, it makes "fiscal sense" to reduce the drain on the "system" by discouraging health-damaging endeavors?
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update:
Tobacco use statistics
-Every year 3,400 Albertans die from tobacco-related causes - 100 per cent preventable.
-The province spends about $471 million annually on health care costs directly attributed to tobacco use.
While I feel bad for the families who lose their loved ones, those loved ones make a choice to ingest/inhale whatever they feel will bring their body/mind/spirit the resulting condition they seek.
If health is really the reason (and not just "looking good politically, with an election coming up soon") then why not ban the Ultra Killers -- automobiles, McDonald's... oh wait it's all about "improving Albertans' quality of life" isn't it (!) so make sure to also "ban" angry parents, toxic teenage relationships, "Urban" radio stations, Reality TV...
)Now it's time to protect people from themselves. Collect taxes on a "sin", but make folks who market said sinfulness "criminals" if they don't do it invisibly? Wha?
Alberta gubmint says "Tuhbakky: sell it, but don't display it"
- - -
Underlined=socialist propaganda at its finest... ::gag::
Improving Albertans' quality of life
May 31, 2007
Government approves province-wide smoking ban in public places
Legislation proposed to ban tobacco retail displays, sales in pharmacies
Edmonton... Proposed legislation will ban smoking in all public places in Alberta, as well as prohibit tobacco product displays in retail outlets and tobacco sales in pharmacies.
The Tobacco Reduction Act will prohibit smoking in all public places and workplaces. Other changes proposed under the legislation will ban tobacco power walls and other promotional displays in retail outlets. Tobacco products will no longer be permitted for sale in pharmacies, public colleges and universities.
"Support for this legislation makes this an historic day in Alberta, especially as we celebrate World No Tobacco Day," said Dave Hancock, Minister of Health and Wellness. "The health of Albertans, particularly our young people, is paramount in this proposed legislation. Sadly, every year 3,400 Albertans lose their life from tobacco related causes."
The Tobacco Reduction Act would amend the Smoke-free Places Act that prohibits smoking in public places accessible to minors.
"The proposals under the Tobacco Reduction Act will strengthen our efforts to protect Albertans from the dangers of second-hand smoke and reduce overall tobacco use," said Minister Hancock. "While smoking remains an individual choice, this legislation is intended to help reduce the long-term health and human costs associated with tobacco use. This legislation will help us create a healthier population and build a more sustainable health care system."
If passed by the Alberta Legislative Assembly, Alberta will join the majority of provinces which prohibit smoking in all public places and workplaces. A number of provinces have enacted legislation that bans visual displays of tobacco products, as well as legislation that prohibits tobacco sales in pharmacies, schools and health care facilities.
A tobacco tax increase was included in the 2007 provincial budget in an effort to reduce smoking and promote a healthier lifestyle. On April 19, tobacco taxes increased by 16 per cent in an effort to reduce smoking and promote a healthier lifestyle. The tax on a carton of cigarettes rose by $5 to $37.
Protection from second-hand smoke and actions to reduce tobacco use supports Premier Ed Stelmach's plan to improve Albertans' quality of life. Other priorities for the government are to: govern with integrity and transparency, manage growth pressures, build a stronger Alberta and provide safe and secure communities.
"Land of the Free" we ain't. Maybe it's time I move to Wyoming...
PS: Lifelong non-smoker here. To clear-thinking anarchistic me, it's all about restricting individual choice, instead of violently "protecting" the lives of the addicted...
Oh wait, I guess since we've got "universal health care" up here, it makes "fiscal sense" to reduce the drain on the "system" by discouraging health-damaging endeavors?
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update:
Tobacco use statistics
-Every year 3,400 Albertans die from tobacco-related causes - 100 per cent preventable.
-The province spends about $471 million annually on health care costs directly attributed to tobacco use.
While I feel bad for the families who lose their loved ones, those loved ones make a choice to ingest/inhale whatever they feel will bring their body/mind/spirit the resulting condition they seek.
If health is really the reason (and not just "looking good politically, with an election coming up soon") then why not ban the Ultra Killers -- automobiles, McDonald's... oh wait it's all about "improving Albertans' quality of life" isn't it (!) so make sure to also "ban" angry parents, toxic teenage relationships, "Urban" radio stations, Reality TV...
