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Selling Contraband Cigarettes

After I left the tenant meeting early an interesting issue come up by the UNH”s Director she claims a tenant is selling contraband to the old folks across the street and everybody is in a huff.  *What goes on outside the building, stays outside the building*
North American natives have been smoking tobacco for hundreds of years and they still do to this day. Surprisingly at certain times during the day you can see UNH’s staff huddled together puffing their brains out in front of the building in all kinds of weather, you can guess where they bought their cigarettes.  Why is the Director so concerned when she’s a big smoker herself?  Could it be because her sister (who works across the street) has a big mouth! :P  
I’m aware selling contraband to non natives is illegal it’s a Canadian law I do not agree with, the penalty is a maximum fine of $500.00 and your stuff will be confiscated.  The RCMP claim selling contraband promotes organized crime….you know what promotes crime and fucks people up?…those who sell crack, heroin, cannabis, OxyContin. :-(
It’s funny…if the person was selling contraband and gave a large portion of the proceeds to a charitable organization then it would be legal.  For the record: I’m into health and fitness I rarely smoke and I’m not the one selling contraband, IMO it doesn’t seem worth the effort….a street seller only makes a small profit. 
Dunduran Place Heath Care Centre - building a brand new smoking shelter for your residence is a great way to deter them from smoking. :P

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