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Do you still need the email addresses or the letter, I would be happy to post? I appreciate your effort and what you are going through. I am from NY and am sure I speak for all of us when I say Thank You!

DUH, okay, now I see you already did that....thank you!!!

Is there anyway that you can just copy and paste the letter here??? So I can just copy and paste into the email program I use?? I don't have any program that will open this file, I don't use outlook express. I have downloaded two programs now, neither of which will open this type of file. I really want to help. I assume the letter says where to email it to? I think it would be a lot easier for those of us who don't use outlook express. Thanks for any help. Otherwise if you tell me where to email, I will be happy to send the letter I sent to every rep and senator in IL last spring. Actually that might be easier as I have that saved in my email. Plus it isn't just a form, it is a letter I wrote. I will just change all the particulars in it as far as bill number etc. Tell me where to email it please....or if you want me to use the form letter I would be glad to that if I could gain access. My husband and I have been trying for the past almost hour to no avail as I really want to help with this. If a ban goes through in even ONE state it will be like a freaking snowball, although in NJ a year ago it ended up being overturned, but I am afraid of a snowball effect. Thanks so much!!!

I sent one

I added my own 2 cents and sent it also.

Thank you so much to all of you "out of staters" who want to help your fellow vapers in NY! It is much appreciated and I for one will return the favor if, heaven forbid, it happens in your state.

I immediately recieved a Form mail from 5 of the Reps, saying they can't review the emails because they recieve too many of them, so please CALL INSTEAD... as if their phones aren't ringing off the hook aarggh. Wish I had a plane ticket...

My poor phone is going hoarse from all the incoming Canned Replies.
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Emails sent. I got 11 instant replies which kind of irritated me. Good Luck NYers, Any of us could be next.

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E-mail sent. Good luck, New York.

Done. Even added some of my own story at the top.

Wow! Love your letter. It would be a nice alternative letter for others to send should you publicly give permission for others to do so.

Thank You for sharing it.

Done. I hate signing my name because it always makes me nervous for some reason. Maybe I shoulda just put my first name, but then again it's not like I did something wrong, so eh. I am from Michigan, and anything that affects one of our states, affects all of us. For Freedom, For Vaping!

I'M IN

While you should do everything you can to prevent this ban... do not fear. We will still get our supplies in NY, banned or not.

Sending mine. Oh this just sucks!!

Glad to help. As I will not be available Monday and have no access to a fax machine I fired off an email. I fondly wish they listen to us all!

Dear Sirs and Madams of the Assembly,
It has come to my attention that you are yet again trying to ban the e-cigarette, in keeping with the State New York's policy to tax, spend and oppress its residents. As a resident of New Jersey I am keenly aware of the mass exodus of the best and the brightest of our taxpaying residents to more Libertarian locales.
I am a e-cigarette user as are many of my friends and family members. I grew sick and tired of the smell and expense of smoking for 20 years. Don't get me wrong- I liked smoking and had no desire to quit, I just wanted options that didn't involve nicotine infused duct tape or a vile tasting gum. I have saved quite a bit of money and no longer smell of despair and cigarette butts.
I cannot wrap my head around why New York State would want to ban the e-cigarette after imposing draconian measures to tax tobacco out of existence yet revel in the cash cow it represents. In this day and age the people have grown weary of politician's promises, while pontificating in front of the nearest camera 'it's for the common good.' We don't all need nannying. Legislation keeping tobacco, e-cigarettes and other adults only consumables is fine with me. Children don't know what is best for them, whereas adults do.
As it stands now, New York have more pressing matters to attend to, like the fiscal apocalypse of public employee pensions and the potential municipal bond disaster that awaits both our states. Why not use this time with your brand new Governor to fix whats really broken before attending to what is not? In that vein, I respectfully request you all toss out this unnecessary and Liberty infringing legislation.

With kind regards,
Shannon [last name omitted]

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Done, its not at all surprising given how non-smoker friendly NY is. Of course this isn't smoking but why should facts get in the way of government.

For those of you curious, here is the bull, I mean bill if you wish to read it:

http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01468%09%09&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Votes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y

Great job and great stories everyone. At the very least our voices will be heard.

I would also suggest everyone in NY make a note of who votes for this bill. Let's make sure you vote against them next time the elections come up. ECF, Nu Vapor, Vapor Talk, CASSA, Vapers Forum and National Vapers are all watching this closely. That's quite a few votes.

I sent a letter in my own words to all the committee members. I don't use Outlook, so I never even SAW the letter in question.