Ok, well professional writers perhaps should construct a draft respone to @bigmick’s link taking in considerations of the commune here. I’m sure we have a few writers here. It can then be submitted back here for us to adjust/augment. After that we can send it to the EU body that reviews these things with signatures/petitions. I’m American too, but the economy is linked so national status should bear little relavance. Sweden will find a way to opt out and secure an exemption from EU regs - if the popular opinion is against them. They need to be engaged in the “all-for-one” kind of solidarity. Germany may opt out of they feel it threatens their culture. Bavaria may opt out of Germany altogether if they feel it threatens theirs. We need to nip this in the bud before any of that comes to pass. One point to be emphasized in any rebuttal is the historical relevance of flavoring snuff. I.E. point out its not a recent development to entice kids, and that its been partof our culture for centuries. Health arguments are separate arguments.
Yes, good point on the ‘cultural’ angle, previous exemptions were won on this tack in 2001. Though, this was when muticulturalism was in vogue and I am not so sure this is the case in the current European context. More EU revision documents http://ec.europa.eu/health/tobacco/products/revision/index\_en.htm
I’ve been considering growing my own tobacco for awhile now. This proposed legislation is really pushing me in that direction.
They’re idiots they don’t know what they’re talking about. They don’t use science they use prejudice. All tobacco is bad it all kills you because it’s an evil plant. In my opinion frankily people should be allowed to take what they want, not because they should really do that, but because it’s been proven that goverment interference doesn’t really work that well. And who are they to say what you can do to yourself. I actualy am fine with certain smoking bans no point in forceing other people to enjoy your tobacco. I sometimes think we should sue them for forcing us other people to endure second hand smoke.
If nicotine was added to a tobacco free blend then maybe it could be marketed as a nicotine replacement therapy. I am not saying that it is ideal but it would solve tax issues. I’ve seen nicotine inhalers so it would seem that inhalable NRT isn’t beyond the pail and it would have scientific studies to back it up. In the mean time I will continue to live for the moment. If ever I can’t snuff I will miss it dearly but easy come, easy go. Life gives and life takes away.
Clive Bates formerly of ASH Uk has written a lot about this, just check his blog by googling, he gives advice how to be vigilant and civil about this issue regarding national and European legislatures. Good man Mr Bates, real gentleman in true sense. Fair enough for @Xander to delete offensive posts here.
@AllanH Thanks for the direction to the Clive Bates blog, very useful.
@AllanH Thanks for the direction to the Clive Bates blog, very useful.
And that wasclivebates.com Good, sensible read for everyone!
There’s also Christian Engstrom MEP at [christianengstrom.wordpress.com /](http://christianengstrom.wordpress.com /) who tries to engage lobbyists and results are quite revealing.