Highly Illegal Tobacco Sales By Staff: Call to Arms.

TO ASH STAFF: THESE MOST RECENT ARTICLES MAY SET A CHAIN OF EVENTS INTO MOTION, WHEREBY ACCUSATIONS OF WRONGDOING WILL BE DEFLECTED AWAY FROM ASH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS AND LAID LIKE A TON OF BRICKS ONTO THE SHOULDERS OF LOWER RANKING ASH STAFF. DON'T LET THOSE ASSHOLES GET WAY WITH IT! DO THE RIGHT THING NOW, AND COME FORWARD WITH YOUR OWN TESTIMONY ABOUT ANY AWARENESS YOU HAVE IN TERMS OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE HIGHER RANKING STAFF. REPORT THIS MATTER TO THE APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES NOW, AND DO NOT HESITATE TO DEMAND THAT YOUR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS IN THIS CONTEXT BE DUTIFULLY PROTECTED. BETTER YET, BUT ONLY IF NECESSARY, SUE THE RAT BASTARDS, BECAUSE YOUR BOSSES HAVE BEEN CRIMINALLY SUBJECTING YOU TO THIS ISSUE FOR TIME IMMEMORIAL. IT HAS TO STOP SOMEWHERE, AND YOU CAN BE PART OF THE LONG OVERDUE CHANGES SPECIFIC TO THIS ISSUE NOW. IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO DO THE RIGHT THING, RIGHT? GET INVOLVED, PLEASE. 
       THE UNITED STATES TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU IS A GREAT PLACE TO START:

Tobacco Diversion

If you suspect illegal activity regarding the diversion of tobacco products or cigarette papers or tubes outside the legal distribution chain, please contact the TTBIntelligenceDivision. 

For information on the Federal laws that apply to the unlawful transportation, shipment, or sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products, please refer to Industry Circular 99-2, or contact the Intelligence Division.

The Intelligence Division can be reached by:

Phone: 1-202-453-2173.

E-mail: ttbtobacco@ttb.gov

Mail:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Attn: Intelligence Division, Room 200-W
1310 G Street, NW., Box 12
Washington, DC  20005

AND JUST AS A REMINDER OF BOTH YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS STAFF AT ASH, , AND MOST IMPORTANT TO ME, YOUR RIGHTS, HERE IS THE SOME STATE LAW THAT GRANTS YOU SUCH, AS WELL AS HOSPITAL'S POLICY ON THIS ISSUE. GIVE ADHS DIRECTOR WILL HUMBLE HIMSELF A CALL, BECAUSE THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE TO GO WITH THIS KIND OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT AND THE ISSUE OF PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS THAN THE TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN.

  Arizona Revised Statutes (state law)

Title 36, Chapter 36; relating to smoking.

       G. NO EMPLOYER MAY DISCHARGE OR RETALIATE AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE BECAUSE THAT EMPLOYEE EXERCISED ANY RIGHTS AFFORDED BY THIS SECTION OR REPORTS OR ATTEMPTS TO PROSECUTE A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.

Arizona Department of Health Services Smoking Policy

      Arizona State Hospital is completely Tobacco Free, for all patients, staff, contractors and visitors. Arizona State Hospital is committed to:

1. advocate a healthy tobacco free environment;
2. ensure a healthy, comfortable and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff;
3. provide leadership, example and guidance in health promotion.

It is the policy of Arizona State Hospital to maintain a 100% tobacco free-environment for the preservation and protection of the health of our patients, visitors, and our staff, as such, smoking and use of other tobacco products are prohibited on Arizona State Hospital property. 

IN CLOSING: This a time to shine. I know that plenty of the men and women working at The Arizona State Hospital have what it takes to get involved with these activities. At stake are the most fundamental aspects of all ASH patients well being in every sense, but you all deserve the best possible place to work because your jobs are critically important, and believe because I know, it is tough work. My hat has been off to you folks since day one, at the onset of nearly two full years of hospitalization, and while I like to believe I am capable of a lot of things, I couldn't what you all do. Thank you, and keep up the good work. We need you. 

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