Life, liberty, and the pursuit of good smokes. There is a war against cigar enthusiasts everywhere. To combat the very influential anti-smoking movement, we need your help NOW. Join Cigar Rights of America (CRA) and join the fight to protect your rights.

Unfortunately for cigar enthusiasts, the age-old pleasure of enjoying a cigar is under attack. On a daily basis, your freedom to enjoy a cigar is being stripped away by an overzealous, anti-smoking movement. Their tactics are varied; be it through supporting onerous cigar taxes or lobbying government for restrictive smoking bans. The anti-smoking movement will stop at nothing short of the complete prohibition of tobacco.

The Declaration of Independence of the United States ensures that all men and women have the freedom and the right to the pursuit of happiness. Unfortunately, cigar enthusiasts have slowly allowed these rights to be removed. Over the past twenty years, the anti-tobacco movement has broadened their reach and scope and are moving towards abolishing ALL forms of tobacco including cigars. Until recently there has essentially been very little organized opposition to their actions. And why should there have been? Most of us assumed that their attention was directed towards cigarettes.

Unfortunately, we were wrong.

Cigar Rights of America has been formed to fight unjustified tax increases and halt smoking bans. For years, cigar enthusiasts have been trampled on by all levels of government. With increasing risk of further local, State and Federal government intervention, now is the time for the cigar community to UNITE and have a powerful voice to protect our rights.

Find out more on cigarrights.org.

CRA Freedom Tour

THE MEETING OF THE MASTERS...a once in a lifetime opportunity...

The CRA Freedom Tour "Launch Gala"
August 19, 2008
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Venue: HUDSON TERRACE
621 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

Please join us in celebrating an evening of the best cigars in the world.

Each guest will enjoy:
* 1 Year Membership to CRA
* Finest Cigars from each visiting manufacturer (see below)
* Premium Open Bar
* Hors D'oeuvres
* Sumptuous Summer Dinner

UPDATED LIST!!! NEW PARTICIPANTS!!!
Avo Uvezian, Avo Cigars
Carlos and Carlito Fuente, Arturo Fuente Cigars
Charlie Torano, Torano Cigars
Christian Eiroa, Camacho Cigars
Eric Newman, Cuesta Rey and Diamond Crown Cigars
Ernesto Perez Carrillo, La Gloria Cubana Cigars
Jonathan Drew, Drew Estate Cigars
Jorge Padron, Padron Cigars
Jose Oliva, Oliva and NUB Cigars
Keith K. Park, Prometheus/God of Fire Cigars
Litto Gomez, La Flor Dominicana Cigars
Manuel Quesada, Fonseca Cigars
Nick Perdomo, Tabacelera Perdomo
Paolo Garzaroli, Graycliff Cigars
Peter Baenninger, Davidoff Cigars
Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
Robert Levin, Ashton Cigars
Rocky Patel, Rocky Patel Cigars
Tim Ozgener, CAO Cigars

It's clear that as cigar smokers, our rights to enjoy a fine cigar are being challenged each and every day...and it's not going to get any easier. Just as the NRA helps to protect one's Constitutional right to "bear arms", the newly formed CRA (Cigar Rights of America) will help fight for our rights to enjoy a fine cigar. Please join us for the inaugural event of this important organization, and take advantage of this opportunity to meet, talk with, and enjoy a cigar with some of the legends of our industry.

Tickets are $300 and must be purchased in advance.

Tickets are available at Davidoff Shops and other participating New York Retailers. For more info, visit cigarrights.org/tour.htm.

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