From: "brian zimmerman" <???????????????????????????????>
Subject: Bans in the Public Interest

Subject: Bans in the Public Interest

Boy, Steve, I just read that entry on banning tobacco (I have
been following this for some time) and was struck by the almost
exact wording used by defenders of the Second Amendment rights.
Banning and/or taxing to put a stop to a product "in the interests
of the public" seems to be the new government pastime.

I too would like to urge all of you on the maillist to consider
writing in behalf of the entire Bill of Rights.  Even easier,
E-mail the White House.  Let YOUR leaders know that you don't
appreciate their intrusion into you lives.

Show that you use the products responsibly.  I don't randomly
shoot people and I don't blow smoke in their faces (except Joe
'cause he loves a good cigar).  I don't drink and drive, but
I love a good single malt.  All three of which may cause me harm
but I take the responsibility that it not cause YOU harm.

Do the majority of you out there feel this way, or do you want
to be legislated into a sterile existance (or jail)?  Rhetorical
question, since you're enjoying this fine newsletter.  So get
off the dime and write for your rights.

The E-address of the President (yes, Slick Willie hisself) is:

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Please don't limit yourself to this, as every letter to your
congressman is worth a thousand votes.

[Sorry for the soapbox, Steve, I really tried to stay short.]
--
Brian R. Zimmerman [???????????] Standard disclaimers apply.

[ No problem, Brian, but see my comments above, re Victor's letter. -S. ]


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