[jlebar]

> smoking a Cuban Cigar can be considered an act of treason currently.

"Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court."

Like most of the Constitution, I'm sure that there's way more to understanding this section than reading the written words. Nonetheless I'm skeptical of the claim that smoking a cigar could be considered treason.

[ceejayoz]

Yeah, it wouldn't be treason. The sanctions have defined punishments at http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/D...

> Criminal penalties for violating the Regulations range up to 10 years in prison, $1,000,000 in corporate fines, and $250,000 in individual fines. Civil penalties up to $65,000 per violation may also be imposed.