Proposed smoking ban is good for Pulaski County - Topix | Thread profile

Judged: 2 2 2 Tanaya wrote: "Free_America" There is a huge backlash against the smoking bans. It has lasted longer in California because of the climate and the availability of outdoor seating. But it did affect their economy. Their growth in the hospitality industry was like 2% while the surrounding states had growth of 15-20%. Bans have always failed an there is no reason this one will be different. All of the states that I...

Judged: 1 you know, i've been very impressed by the amount of intelligent discussion that's happened on this issue. that doesn't extend to the hate and attacking posts made by zealots. at any rate, i find it a shame that most of this will go unnoticed by the local politicians, unless they happen to be looking on this forum. i do highly doubt any intelligent anti-ban letters make the newspapers or anywhere else. and the opposing...

Judged: 2 2 1 LiNdA wrote: <quoted text>hmmm, why do the hard core antis knock McCain and push Obama? Have you figured out yet what Obama will change America to? He keeps yelling change without saying what the change will be. Do you know that the people running Obamas campaign are GMMB partners and GMMB is the RWJF's big buddy company in the smoking bans? As a lifelong democrat it is so hard to say that the democrats are...

"Free_America" There is a huge backlash against the smoking bans. It has lasted longer in California because of the climate and the availability of outdoor seating. But it did affect their economy. Their growth in the hospitality industry was like 2% while the surrounding states had growth of 15-20%. Bans have always failed an there is no reason this one will be different. All of the states that I know of that have bans,...

Judged: 1 1 1 They are following page 7 of the advice that the tax exempt charities are publishing to keep the ban from reaching a ballot. The tax exempt charities published this 16 page book on how to get bans passed. This is where your contrubutions go. http://www.no-smoke.org/pdf/CIA_Fundamentals....

Judged: 2 2 1 Tanaya wrote: "Free_America" Get a life. There are more non-smokers than smokers, as such there are more non-smoking establishments that don't allow smoking. If that is not the case in your area vote with dollars. Tell the managers and owners you won't patronize them if they don't accommodate you that you will take your business elsewhere. If they do not that should tell you that the majority of...

Judged: 1 1 Another major problem is that the newspapers in this area will not print any letters refuting the claims of the anti-smoking zealots. I have sent several e-mails asking for a fair representation of opposing views. Noe have been printed. Free_America wrote: <quoted text>Congratulations on quitting and sorry to hear about your husband. With aids it takes a fluid transfer. None of this negates the fact that this all...

Judged: 2 Crazy 8 wrote: Whether smoking causes any ill effects or not. My childeren and YOURS have a right to go into public places without being exposed to secondhand smoke. Using some of the same logic as others have used....if a restaurant is smoke free and you can't make it for 30-45 minutes, eat your meals at home. Why should all of the rights go to the smokers? You're right in one aspect, all the rights should not go to the...

Judged: 4 2 2 KHartman wrote: <quoted text> The most accurate information about the views of the views of the Surgeon General comes from his website: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/news/speeches/0... "Secondhand smoke exposure causes heart disease and lung cancer in adults and sudden infant death syndrome and respiratory problems in children. There is NO risk-free level of secondhand smoke exposure, with even brief...

lifes a beach wrote: <quoted text> So you are arbitrarily taking away rights of people because you don't agree with their lifestyle?!? I'm sure you would not appreciate someone telling you that you were not allowed to do certain LEGAL habits either such as drink or gamble. That is an extremely stupid statement and I suggest if you don't like smoking, don't subject yourself to areas that allow it. I could care...