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PRESS  RELEASES Most Recent March 30, 2008 PUNITIVE CIGARETTE TAX HIKE NOT ACCEPTABLE NY State Smokers Look to Senator Bruno To Keep His "No Cig Tax" Promise

"SMOKE-FREE" MOVIES... or SMOKER-FREE MOVIES?   Testimony to NYC on Trans Fat Ban  Read Testimony Delivered on October 30, 2006 by C.L.A.S.H. Founder, opposing the proposal to ban trans fat, at NYC Dept. of Health Hearing   MORE

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MAIN  MENU A Personal Note From the Founder MISSION STATEMENT & FULL LIBRARY OF INFORMATION NEW YORK STATE BAN NEW YORK CITY BAN NYC C.L.A.S.H. LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CITY AND STATE BAN ______ NYC C.L.A.S.H. LAWSUIT AGAINST BAN ON SALES  OF TOBACCO ("PROHIBITION") NYC CIGARETTE TAXES CIGARETTE SHIPPING IN NEW YORK (Boycott UPS, among other private carriers) BLOOMBERG  FOR EX-MAYOR ACTION ALERTS VIDEO: Debates, Talks   CURRENT ACTIVITIES     COALITION of Small Businesses and  Citizens' Rights Group  TO END DONATIONS TO AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY   FIRE-SAFE CIGARETTES? Tell us what you think   PROTEST MATERIAL YOU CAN USE   BOYCOTT   OPERATION TAKE BACK   WEAR A T-SHIRT, MAKE A STATEMENT   COMMEMORATE FREEDOM WITH A MUG   MUSIC TO OUR EARS   Clearing The Air is a group dedicated to exposing Big Pharma's interests in smoking bans :  "It's time for a full scale congressional investigation into the pharmaceutical nicotine interests which fund smoking ban efforts"   MORE   Better Cigarettes in Seconds! freshchoicetobacco.com     It is not illegal for our Premium Cigarette advertiser to sell duty-free cigarettes to customers in the United States.  They are allowed, by law, to ship their products in one carton parcels directly to the customer.

Contact Us Become a Member Search Site NYC Councilman Proposes Smoking Ban in Cars NYC C.L.A.S.H. Opposition Statement CIGARETTE TAXES IN NYC ANOTHER ASSAULT ON SMOKERS  BY MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG Position Statement, Facts & Figures, Etc. RECEIVED A BACK TAX LETTER FROM THE NYC DEPT OF FINANCE?  OR WORRIED THAT YOU WILL? NYC C.L.A.S.H. Analyzes The Situation DUE TO THE SMOKING BAN    BY MAYOR BLOOMBERG BOYCOTT > DON'T EAT OR DRINK WHERE YOU CAN'T SMOKE  Join us in the Smoking Section for more information   ALSO SEE: WINTER CHALLENGE WANT TO DO THIS  YEAR AFTER YEAR? There are two things you can do to help end this  before another winter comes around NYC C.L.A.S.H. LAUNCHES "OPERATION TAKE BACK" SMOKERS DEDICATED TO EQUAL REPRESENTATION     The Anti-Smoking Crusade has led to the creation of a sub-class of citizens who are being controlled by a lie We can expose the lie and take back control (click here for details) COALITION of Small Businesses and  Citizens' Rights Group  TO END DONATIONS TO AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (Other Charities to Benefit) ---------------------------------------------- NATIONAL ALLIANCE FORMED Read Press Release (and more) "I'M NOT CALLING" CARDS Tell 'em if you can't smoke, you can't stay We don't think anyone should reward the law by eating or drinking out where you can't smoke (again, see our Boycott Campaign). But you might find yourself in a situation where you have no choice but to enter a smoke-banned place due to business or social commitments you just can't get out of.  If that's the case you can let them know, by leaving them a "I'm Not Calling" card, that you found the experience unpleasant, unacceptable, and that you beat it out of there as fast as you could:    I'M SORRY, I'D LOVE TO STAY FOR MORE DRINKS, BUT NOT IF I CAN'T SMOKE. THE LAW HAS TAKEN AWAY FREE CHOICE -- YOURS AND MINE. THIS IS HOW I CHOOSE TO PROTEST IT. Help Can the Ban! www.nycclash.com / info@nycclash.com Even if you've been able to avoid these places completely you can stop in for a second for the sole purpose of leaving this card. Its purpose is to let bar and restaurant owners know that a large segment of their customers remain unhappy because of the law, not them.  It's a reminder that it's not something we're getting used to and that loss in revenues won't blow over if they just wait it out -- prompting them to remain or get involved in efforts to "can the ban."  If you'd like to receive these cards to hand out, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: NYC C.L.A.S.H. P.O. Box 1036 Brooklyn, NY 11234 ATTN: Cards "FIRE -SAFE" CIGARETTES? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK By now, most New Yorkers have probably had the "pleasure" of smoking the new "fire-safe" cigarettes that must now be the only kind of cigarette sold in New York.  We're collecting stories of any unpleasant experiences you might have had while smoking them.  Personally, I've never felt more UNsafe with a lit cigarette.  Write to us and relate any opinions you have about them.

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Credit Card Make your payment using  the safe and secure PayPal method For T-SHIRT(S) (click on the button to begin) Review instructions below For COFFEE MUG(S) (click on the button to begin) Review instructions below Some people wish to donate and don't want anything in return. If so, don't note anything in the note section provided (other than any personal thoughts you'd like to include). But if you are requesting an item you're entitled to with your donation, please remember to: 1.  Specify in the note section either "T-Shirt" or "Mug." 2.  T-Shirts:  Include the number of shirt(s) you are ordering and the sizes(s) 3.  Mugs:  Include the number of mugs

NYC C.L.A.S.H. is a grassroots organization. There are no membership fees.   Donations are gratefully accepted.

As a member you will be alerted to smoking-related news and activities in New York and elsewhere. Suggestions will be included as to how you may assist in trying to defeat these anti-smoking campaigns.

Becoming a member simply adds your name to the growing number of individuals who are tired of being treated as second-class citizens and who are willing to speak out against excessive restrictions. Individually we are not being heard.  Acting as a group will force those in office to take our concerns into consideration just as the anti-smoking groups have had their concerns addressed to our detriment in the past. Silence is interpreted as agreement and the willingness to bend.  I think we have bent far enough.  It's time to have our voices heard loud and clear. That endeavor is best accomplished as a group that stands together.

We invite nonsmokers to participate also.  It is not only about the imposition of will on smokers but what that may (and has already begun to) lead to....  those who believe they are more morally correct in their views forcing others to behave by their standards in all areas of life choices. Do you like your beer?  Your steak?  Your SUV?  Wearing perfume or cologne?  Be forewarned that the nannies have you in their sights already.  If you believe in freedom of choice then it is in your interest to assist in alleviating the pressure being applied to smoking so that an activity you enjoy will not be so easily targeted next.

Twenty-five percent of the nation smokes, seventy-three percent are nonsmokers (those who are willing to compromise or do not care that others smoke around them) and the other two percent are the self-righteous, morally imposing anti-smoking zealots.   Ninety-eight percent of the population are in agreement that in all areas of life-style choices, everyone should be accommodated and should enjoy the right to be left alone.