ZenAnarchi
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Does anyone have a rubber dinghy I can borrow?!? Even though crossing the North Sea from Norway may be a bit of a bother, since the new Tobacco Law was passed here, I am truly considering it 
The new law includes:
And if you think that there’s been a hefty discussion about this non-scientific based extremism, you’d be sorely mistaken. Here’s the conclusion of a wee discussion I had at Christmas with a (typical) passive/naive/moronic Norwegian, after I had sensibly defended against the usual tropes and myths:
Anna (not her real name): I think it’s morally correct to protect teenagers from this scourge!
Me: That’s a parent’s job, not the State’s. The difference between my morals and yours, are that yours deny me my rights.
Anna: Well, I believe that if the government thinks we should be protected against vaping, they must be right!
Me
(whispered under my breath): Bloody brainwashed fascists
I’m actually just seeking a bit of sympathy here
But if you see me float up on the beach near you, please offer me a hand and a warm blanket. I promise to be a productive immigrant and to never bring any non-vaping family members to the UK 
The new law includes:
- No sales, discounts or promotions are allowed
- All products must be sold in plain packaging
- All products must have a health advisory
- All new products must be certified, at the expense of the manufacturer or importer
- No consumer testing allowed (illegal to make a YouTube video?)
- A TOTAL FLAVOR BAN!!! Other than certified tobacco flavors, from June 1st, it’ll be illegal to import, distribute or sell any other vape juices or concentrates…
And if you think that there’s been a hefty discussion about this non-scientific based extremism, you’d be sorely mistaken. Here’s the conclusion of a wee discussion I had at Christmas with a (typical) passive/naive/moronic Norwegian, after I had sensibly defended against the usual tropes and myths:
Anna (not her real name): I think it’s morally correct to protect teenagers from this scourge!
Me: That’s a parent’s job, not the State’s. The difference between my morals and yours, are that yours deny me my rights.
Anna: Well, I believe that if the government thinks we should be protected against vaping, they must be right!
Me
(whispered under my breath): Bloody brainwashed fascistsI’m actually just seeking a bit of sympathy here
But if you see me float up on the beach near you, please offer me a hand and a warm blanket. I promise to be a productive immigrant and to never bring any non-vaping family members to the UK
