We might end up in a world like Demolition Man, the1993 movie that has not been given the credit it deserved for prophecy. It's well worth a watch if you are one, like me, who looks upon all intrusions into our private life with mounting horror. Here's a snippet - it will make you feel great! and the movie is fun and thoroughly thought provoking.
The way to stop BANS is to question, question and challenge them.
Why for instance are smokers banned from smoking in parks infused with traffic fumes? For perfection, all cars should be banned. Diesel fumes cause cancer it seems. The ban on smoking in the open is not logical by any measurement and the ban on vaping is a ludicrous insanity. It is a symptom of a very sick kind of democracy that is now controlled by minority lobbies able to manipulate society.
Bloomberg, the ex New York City mayor was a BANNING adept. He's famous for them. His most astonishing BAN is the new e-cig ban everywhere. But, lest we forget, this was built upon the foundation of the smoking ban.
- Smoking in commercial establishments like bars and restaurants (2003)
- Smoking in public spaces (2011)
- Cigarette sales to those under 21 (2013)
- Sales of "flavored" tobacco products (2009)
- Smoking e-cigarettes in public spaces (2013)
Unfortunately, the new Mayor seems set on the same path - Mayor Bill De Blasio Promises To End Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
I believe vapoteurs should be alert to the incongruities of all the banning going on around them. The BANNING mentality of Public Health and Governments is the behaviour we should challenge. every action they take should be questioned vociferously.
Has anyone written to The Advertising Standards Agency to complain about the visual inaccuracy of smoke chemicals being black in the new anti smoking advert put out by Public Health and what a nocebo it is? Quit smoking adverts highlight toxic risk to brain.
Here's the link for complaints - please complain. Little lies have huge consequences - will people worry about blood received in transfusions? Will smokers be banned from donating it? How many people will have that image implanted in their psyches every time they approach a smoker or a vaper? Little lies build up to big lies!
Details are important! Watch this from Demolition Man...
For your interest -
MAYOR BLOOMBERG'S BANS
- Smoking in commercial establishments like bars and restaurants (2003)
- Smoking in public spaces (2011)
- Cigarette sales to those under 21 (2013)
- Sales of "flavored" tobacco products (2009)
- Smoking e-cigarettes in public spaces (2013)
- Cigarette in-store displays (2013)
- Cars in Times Square (2009)
- Cars from driving in newly created bike lanes (2007-2013)
- Cars causing congestion below 60th Street in Manhattan (2007)
- Speeding on residential "slow zones" (2013)
- Illegal guns (2006-2013) **
- Sodium levels in processed foods (2010)
- Trans-fats in restaurants (2006)
- Loud headphones (2013) **
- Styrofoam packaging in single-service food items (2013)
- Sodas larger than 16 ounces (2012) *
- Collection of yard waste and grass clippings during certain times of year (2003-2013)
- Organic food waste from landfills (2013)
- Commercial music over 45 decibels (2013)
- Chain restaurant menus without calorie counts (2008)
- The posting of signs in "city-owned grassy areas" (2013)
- Non-fuel-efficient cabs (2007)
- New cabs that aren't Nissan NV200s (2013)
- Greenhouse gas emissions (2007)
- Government buildings that aren't LEED-certified (2005)
- Non-hurricane-proof buildings in coastal areas (2013)
- Black roofs (2009) **
- Construction cranes over 25 years old (2013)
- No. 6 and No. 4 "heavy" heating oils (2011)
- Less than a 2-1 ratio of female and male restrooms in new public buildings (2005)
- Cell phones in schools (2006)
- Two-term limits for city elected officials (2008)
The big question is, what are the Vapers going to do about it.
ReplyDeleteLet me tell you.
Nothing ,zero.zillch
They will crawl down their ratholes just like the smokers,cringing,groaning,tweeting,
clattering keyboards,flittering about on Facebook,stabbing their I-Pads in silent agony ,isolated in their pathetic protest,cowardly in their action
The prohibitionists and fellow contollers are on an easy run
Not surprising,take a close look at the opposition
I am hoping that society will come to it's senses the more things are exposed in other areas of their lives. ALL lies need exposing so we have a culture that doesn't accept bullshit - ever! I think more and more stuff is being exposed as untrue. Some of THAT light will fall over smokers and vapers too. See my post http://lifeonanalienplanet.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/transluscence-arising-please-share-and.html Thanks for your comment
DeleteMaybe offer a helpful suggestion then Anon.? What efforts are you yourself contributing to the 'cause'... easy to stand on the sidelines and hurl insults... no fortitude needed for that Lots of things are going on in the background as we speak, are you a member of any Vapers group or organisation? they do exist as support for the vaping community .... maybe you could join a couple and give them some advice in dealing with these bans?
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