My Commute (yes, that's tobacco):
Posted on 02/13/2015 8:13:50 AM PST by GIdget2004
The Kentucky House has endorsed a statewide smoking ban in public buildings and most workplaces in a landmark vote in a state with historic ties to tobacco.
Lawmakers on Friday debated individuals' right to light up versus public health concerns in a state with some of the nation's highest smoking, cancer and heart disease rates.
The lead sponsor, Rep. Susan Westrom, said about 950 people die every year in Kentucky due to secondhand smoke exposure.
The measure passed the Democratic-led House, 51-46. It now goes to the Republican-run Senate, where it faces tougher odds. Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer has said there's not much sentiment in the chamber to pass a smoking ban.
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My Commute (yes, that's tobacco):
Government War on tobacco has been going on for many years now; most think it is a good thing; they only look on the surface, as the rights of Americans are being severely eroded.
You are correct. This is an attack on private property rights and it has laid the foundation to attack Churches if they dare to refuse to cater to homosexuals.
That said, many a FReeper celebrated these accomplishments, so even “republicans” abandon conservative principles when it suits their narrow preferences.
It’s interesting how one’s perspective changes over time.
I grew up in a smoking household, and of course major smoking exposure in the workplace in the 60s and 70s with conference rooms full of smokers.
Now I have almost zero exposure, but when I’m out exercising and a smoker in a car drives by with the typical 2 inch window gap, it seems like I immediately notice it.
Yet we all seem to be completely bombarded with faggotry in the media 24-7... to the point that we barely notice anymore:
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