Since the CCIAA of 2006 was passed into
law I have done extensive research on ETS/SHS. We lost our business one and a half years into the ban. On January the first
2008 we celebrated our fortieth anniversary at Billy's Inn. On February the seventeenth we sold our property to avoid
bankruptcy. In 2005 we had been offered 855 thousand dollars for the business and property. In 2008 we recieved 600 thousand
dollars less 20 thousand for asbestos cleanup. A loss of 275 thousand dollars. We carried back a note on the property for
310 thousand dollars. Then we were taxed 26% on what we sold by the very government that put us out of business. After the
bills were paid we were left with 70 thousand dollars to invest for retirement. Then our government penalized us 25% of our
social security benefit for being forced into retiring to soon, (62 instead of 66). Then in 2008 our healthcare premium
went up 20.1% and in 2009 it went up 21.9%. Now our healthcare premium is $1.850.08 per month with a 10 thousand dollar deductable
and a 30% co-pay. My reduced S.S. benefit is $1,347.00 a month. As you can see this will not cover the bills. Then on top
of that we were told by the insurance company that we could no longer have group insurance because we no longer have a business.
Another bad Colorado law. Now we have to find individual insurance coverage. The catch here is, at 62 and 63 respectively,
my wife and I both have pre-existing conditions. Now try to find a company that will underwright your policy.
My mission now is to recover all I have lost and to get back the individual rights and freedoms that
belong to all AMERICAN CITIZENS and small businesses. To put ETS/SHS on trial. This will not be a cheap endeavor.
The only way to stop the smoke free alliance is to attack the science behind the laws, (i.e., the surgeon generals report).
It is called strict scrutiny. Make them defend thier lies. On
this web site I have put links to the lies and the funding. When I win, we all win. Lets get back our rights as American citizens.
WE EARNED THEM. I just need your help.
Go to; "How
You Can Help".
Jim V.
President, CER
