David Ozgo

Jacob Grier #reason shows the parallels between alcohol Prohibition and the coming prohibition on products like #cigars. #FDA is starting with its proposed ban on flavored cigars. #comments" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">reason.com/2023/12/05/rep…

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BIG VICTORY FOR CAA vs FDA: A sweeping decision in U.S. District Court ruled against the FDA and in favor of the Cigar Association of America and others, that premium cigars will no longer be subject to regulation by the FDA. #cigarassociation #fda #cigarnews

The oldest known depiction of tobacco enjoyment was of a Mayan temple carving in Chiapas, Mexico circa 400 A.D. The Mayans have added so much to #cigar culture. Don't tell the #FDA!

The word cigar comes from the Spanish word cigarro and is most likely derived from a Mayan root—sicar. In its original meaning, sicar meant "to smoke rolled tobacco leaves. #cigar #cigarsmoker #cigarlife #cigarfacts

This well-known magician asks a thought-provoking question.

Does the #FDA remember what happened during alcohol Prohibition? Organized crime loved it!

New CAA analysis about significant negative impacts of FDA ban on flavored cigars would have on public health and law enforcement activities. finance.yahoo.com/news/analysis-…

Last week House Subcommittee approved language in FDA's FY 24 approp that would block #FDA from enforcing FDA ban on flavored cigars. By criminalizing cigars #FDA would create opportunities for criminals. Let's hope Subcommittee language stays in. finance.yahoo.com/news/analysis-…

Prohibitions always do more harm than good. They are the meat ax of public policy. Let's hope #FDA follows the science and decides NOT to impose a #Prohibition on flavored cigars. msn.com/en-us/news/wor…

CAA recently announced the addition of two new members: @BestCigarPrices of Drums, Pennsylvania, and Ash Hole Cigar Club, based in Phoenix, Arizona! Welcome to the CAA family! Read more cigarassociation.org/cigar-associat…

#Prohibitions never work. Why do governments keep advocating for them? Give #Cigar enthusiasts the same freedom as alcohol and cannabis users. ocregister.com/2023/03/07/cig…

David Ozgo enjoyed the discussion last night about Art Laffer's latest book, Taxes Have Consequences.

Recreational cannabis is now legal in 20 states, plus DC and available with multiple flavorings. Alcohol can be purchased almost anywhere in hundreds of flavors. But, somehow, #flavoredcigars have become public enemy number 1. Hypocrisy = #PublicHealth nypost.com/2023/01/22/nys…

The Cigar Association of America today released an economic impact fact sheet about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to ban flavored cigars, showing the economic devastation a ban would cause. prn.to/404B1ia

The CAA's economic analysis shows the devastating impact the #FDA's proposed flavored #Cigar ban would have. Big economic impact with no real benefits. That is as bad as public policy can get. cigarassociation.org/fda-proposed-f…

Why are governments surprised by the law unintended consequences? Almost no youth use flavored cigars, but #FDA and others want to impose a #Prohibition that will have no benefits, but huge negative economic consequences. That's as bad as #regulation gets! fox5ny.com/news/nypd-1300…

Some interesting thoughts on #agencyaccountability by Dr. Richard Williams linkedin.com/pulse/challeng…

Tonight enjoying @JCNewmanCigars Brick House with Congressional Cigar Caucus Chair @RepMeuser and @CigarAssoc Pres @DOzgo at CXIII Rex a great club in Old Town, Alexandria. A smoking good time was had by all!