Soprano3695
ChestBeater
Hey guys,
I want to thank you for the kind words. My father started this small b&m 41 years ago. My aunt worked at the store. My grandfather worked in the store.
I grew up in and around the store. I have worked for my father for close to 16 years.
I never intended or dreamed of getting rich doing what I do. I do it for the love of the leaf. And it keeps me close to my father who still works with me at the store. We still do things the old fashion way. We still make deals with a hand shake not a contract and a lawyer. Because you are only as good as your word. If the deal smells, we get rid of it.
My sign was my way of protesting something I didn't and still don't think is right. I never intended for this to make the paper let alone the news. I don't
seek the limelight or wish to be famous. Although I'd like to see that Katherine Heigl chick up close and personal. LOL
I do what I do for the love of the industry. Not to get rich, but to take care of my family, live a comfortable life. I wake up everyday wondering what is next. I just found out yesterday that another group has filed an initiative to raise the tobacco tax on cigars and cigarettes. This is shortly after the house speakers plan failed.
IT NEVER ENDS.
Again thank you for the kind words. Keep up the fight in your own states, because if you think it won't happen to you or in your state, you are sadly mistaken.
Mark Just
Owner/President
Tower Pipes & Cigars.
Take a pic of the sign and post it on here.