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Here's a little gem from Minnesota:

As I walked into the hospital (to go to work) I actually stopped and read the sign regarding their "smoking" policy. The sign reads: "The hospital does not permit the use of tobacco PRODUCTS on these premises".

I thought it was all about the harmful effects of second hand smoke. If I'm dipping or chewing I sure as he!! am not emitting second hand smoke. It's all about controlling your behavior, hence your freedom to do said behavior.

I'm a doctor, and yes I do smoke. My cigars, and an occasional cigarette (well, more than occasionally...a pack every two weeks or more). My pipe is always at my side in the boat fishing. So, yes I smoke and I know the risks.

This is getting out of hand. If I wanted to dip, no body would know it. What are they going to do slap it out of my mouth...they would TRY that once, just once.

Here's a little gem from Minnesota:

Minnesota has the worst anti's in the Union. I don't know how people can stand listening to the Partnership for a Tobacco Free Minnesota. And they are using smoker's tax dollars to ban, control and restrict people who smoke in that state.

This is getting out of hand. If I wanted to dip, no body would know it. What are they going to do slap it out of my mouth...they would TRY that once, just once.

Maine forced a smoking ban in the hospitals as well. But I had to go this past October to visit a patient, and the people are once again smoking outside. The Paramedics were standing outside their bus smoking. And visitors were standing outside the hospital entrance having a cigarette. I went to my vehicle and sat there to have a cigarette. But there are no security guards and who is to enforce it?