It's not about smoking, it's about constitutional guarantees!

American Constitutional Research Service ^ | 29 December 2002

[SheLion]

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[SheLion]

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[PistolPaknMama]

If there was a dump near my house that I believed contained hazardous material, I wouldn't go to that dump. I have no problem with anyone else who might want to visit that dump. If anti-smokers don't want to visit places where there is smoke, they are certainly free to go to places where there is no smoke. Or maybe just stay home, where there are no firearms either.

There are plenty of public health hazards all around us...McDonalds, AIDS, plastics. If this was about banning smoking for public health, the anti-smoking nazis would be whining about all the rest of the public health hazards as well. However, this is a FREE society, not a socialist society where we have to nose into everyone elses personal choices .

[MarkT]

Bloomberg is just a Jewish David Dinkins - too liberal, too arrogant and too willing to impose his own views on others, illegalities notwithstanding.

[kstewskis]

However, this is a FREE society, not a socialist society where we have to nose into everyone elses personal choices.

Amen sister. It's time we start to take back our country from these socialists, whether it's city by city, election by election, or however. I wish New York all the best.

[185JHP]

Setting a drug-laced weed on fire in a public place because you like the effect of the drug is a "right"? That's laughable.

[Just another Joe]

Bumped for later reading.

[Mark]

Are you talking about a legal product and a legal act?

[Max McGarrity]

I see 2003 will be no better than 2002 where rabid crusading zealots are concerned.

NANNY-FREE 2003!

[Bella_Bru]

Because you are oh-so concerned about your health, I expect that you would also be for higher taxes on SUVs, industry, etc. Or do you only talk about clean air when it pertains to your pet issues?

[Mark]

Look, these smoking fanatics here will use a light weight form of the ZOT on you, so please get the ZOT SHIELD here ASAP:
http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~kinho/youare.swf

[Tacis]

After a good meal and a few drinks, I love the smell of finely chopped buring tires. You mean these facists can prevent me from this enjoyment in places where the owners would otherwise allow me this pleasure just because others would be offended? Does this mean I can't bring in my .22 caliber and just plink when I want to because some prissy customer might object? What is theis country coming to?

You dumb tobacco adicts simply don't understand how offensive your addiction is. If a public business is there for me to be a customer, just because I go in doesn't mean I have to be subjected to any bahavior that some idiot and the owner think is OK. Make it a private club (like drinking places in dry areas), but if it is public, then comply with the standards for the conduct of public business.

I know you pathetic smokers are being shamed and taxed to your limits because of your terrible addiction. It is so sad. And, we are going to miss your taxes and having one group of people in this country that we can make fun of when tobacco is declared a prohibited product. But, 'til then, if I want to eat there and it's public, you can't smoke there.

[Mark]

See#11-- get your shield up quick!

[Nick Thimmesch]

Smoking what?

[Mark]

Tacis has spoken!

[T Wayne]

I am not a smoker, however,

THE HOGS ARE GETTING HUNGRY!

[Leisler]

Not to pull your crate from under your feet, but no one's listened to your speal in years.

Other than that, carry on Fenwick, carry on.

[MeekOneGOP]

Puff the Magic Dragon.....

[SheLion]

If this was about banning smoking for public health, the anti-smoking nazis would be whining about all the rest of the public health hazards as well. However, this is a FREE society, not a socialist society where we have to nose into everyone elses personal choices .

Exactly! This is a long read but a really good one.

It seems to be all about control and money. The anti's are good at controlling and good at raking in the taxes that smokers pay on cigarettes through the Tobacco Settlement Money.

In this day and age, I truly believe that we have a lot worse to worry about then smoking a legal commodity. With the anti's, who needs Osama?!