more government stupidity.

They seem dead set on making the black market more profitable

There doing the same type of # around the globe banning drugs in the past has worked so well why not give it another go right

a reply to: Markovian2

Yeah, seems they never learn.

a reply to: SprocketUK

Perhaps, they are looking for additional money. I always suspect that with the introduction of a new tax. Like here, the tax on sweet drinks was introduced under the guise of the fight with diabetes.

a reply to: twistedpuppy

Yep absolutely, they always want more money. I can remember the peace dividend that we were supposed to get when the USSR collapsed. They soon spent all that on other stuff.

originally posted by: SprocketUK

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: SprocketUK

Lights fag, shakes head.

waits for all the yanks to freak out over that.

No yank-drama here.
I usually have enough packs that if a non-smoker has a opinion I won't run out while I "educate" them on just how more in taxes they'd have to pay if we all quit. Smoking taxes pay for quite a few things here in the US. Plus there's the added caveat "My Parent's didn't raise quitters!". For annoying inquiries they get severe stink eye while I ask,
"Do you tell your Wife what she can or can't put in her mouth?"
Smoked Djarum Kretek's/now Djarum Specials since 1982.

Govt's need to find another scapegoat for their stupid sin taxes!

a reply to: Caver78

I absolutely detest the idea that we should be taxed on sin. What if I think not eating bloody red steak is a sin and not drinking Wray and Nephew overproof?

a reply to: SprocketUK

I'm sure there is something more to it.... $$$$ .......check out this old ATS POST ... Menthol Cigarette Ban and COVID-19

fancy fags now do you?

kidding.,,,a reply to: Oldcarpy2

originally posted by: tarantulabite1
a reply to: SprocketUK

I'm sure there is something more to it.... $$$$ .......check out this old ATS POST ... Menthol Cigarette Ban and COVID-19

Yep, governments are addicted to mney right enough

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: SprocketUK

m.youtube.com...

"I am smoking a fag".

Note for our American cousins - a fag has a different meaning over here.

We know and have been making fun of you guys about it for years! Lolololol

originally posted by: Markovian2
They seem dead set on making the black market more profitable

Yeah, that's one thing not clear with the idea of digital currency and rationed or allotted access to goods and services. The black market is and always has been essential for liquidity. Do away with cash. then what? People on street corners hawking bootleg fags and vapes for..? Red meat? Slab of cheddar? Silk? Second hand car parts? What will become currency in the black market? Will that too be imposed or will dealers and black market tax dodging businessmen create their own?

a reply to: SprocketUK

Shhhhhh!
Wasn't it the EU who thought rationing sausages (meat) was a great idea?
Climate change yada-yada.

What Is a Sin Tax?
A sin tax is an excise tax on specific goods and services due to their ability, or perception, to be harmful or costly to society. The tax comes at the time of purchase. Some items that often have a sin tax include tobacco products, alcohol, and gambling.

www.investopedia.com...#:~:text=A%20sin%20tax%20is%20an,products%2C%20alcohol%2C%20and%20gambling.

originally posted by: Caver78
a reply to: SprocketUK

Shhhhhh!
Wasn't it the EU who thought rationing sausages (meat) was a great idea?
Climate change yada-yada.

What Is a Sin Tax?
A sin tax is an excise tax on specific goods and services due to their ability, or perception, to be harmful or costly to society. The tax comes at the time of purchase. Some items that often have a sin tax include tobacco products, alcohol, and gambling.

www.investopedia.com...#:~:text=A%20sin%20tax%20is%20an,products%2C%20alcohol%2C%20and%20gambling.

yeah the EU can go and do one