The city Health Department said in a statement that the measure was taken off the table because with the arrival of e-cigarettes, more time is needed to determine how best to address this problem. E-cigarette makers say their products are healthier than tobacco, and a trade association leader bristled at the citys proposal to prevent people under 21 from buying them
But alas, we don't live in a perfect society, so one cannot add these costs to an individual's financial burden from smoking, because they are not tangible costs, and the smoker isn't being burdened by them
Andrew Hartley, an attorney who advised cities and counties on ethical issues while working with the Kentucky Department for Local Government, said state law should include more specific standards of conduct for local officials
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If you pick a small amount for your own use, a small bowl of blackberries, say, your transgression will likely be tolerated, but if you don't want to run any risk, you're better off not picking anything
