Posted on 07/17/2005 11:51:36 AM PDT by SheLion
What's up in the town of Winthrop, Maine? SMOKERS NOT WELCOME AT WINTHROP BEACH!
Winthrop proves smoking is not a health issue at all. But it's all about CON T R O L!
7-16-05 - I was notified of the ridiculous treatment given to one family just because a family member was smoking.
A cop approached the family and told them they would have to leave because this was a "no smoking beach." The family, as you can see, is not "on" the beach, but on the grassy area. There were no signs stating that the area was smoke free. The cop told them that there was a sign, but it was now "gone."
Who pays for the care of Winthrop Beach? The taxpayers? People in Maine who smoke are paying well above their fair share of taxes. Tax payers are also paying for this "cop," who evidently had nothing better to do then harass a family because one of the adults was smoking.
Rule #11: Trash, debris or cigarette butts must be placed in trash containers.
The only signs that were posted. If Winthrop wants a smoke free beach, they need to get their act together and POST said signs! NOW!
Some Google Links about Winthrop, Maine:
Articles:Listing ME
Winthrop eyes tobacco -free law. Source: Kennebec Journal, 2004-12-04 ... Town to
consider smoking ban. Source: Central Maine Morning Sentinel, 2004-08-25 ...
www.tobacco.org/articles/state/ ME/?show_intro=0&records_per_page=100 - 116k -
Town of Winthrop
searched with smoking at site...
Skateboard Park
SKATE PARK RULES There will not be a Skate Park Guard this summer. Use of the Skate Park is at your own risk Helmets are required at all times This is a Drug Free Zone, there is to be no smoking or use of a ...
Beach Rules
WINTHROP BEACH RULES Lifeguards will be on duty Beginning June 20th, 2005 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Weekends Noon to 5:00pm NO SMOKING ON BEACH, WALK WAY or BENCHES ...
If you smoke, find another Maine beach to relax in. Winthrop likes to discriminate against smokers.
I have to run, and don't have time to get involved in the discussion on this thread, but just wanted to state that I've also had mewzilla's "cigarette foot burning experience" happen to me a few times while growing up on CT and RI beaches... I've only skimmed this thread, but saw a post where someone stated "I've never heard of that before".
I remember - from the time I was a kid to a young adult - seeing hundreds of cigarette butts strewn over beaches or buried in the sand on various CT/RI beaches, and occasionally stepping on a still-lit one... Not everyone is responsible about disposing their cigarette butts, unfortunately.
It is the towns ordinance.
http://www.winthropmaine.org/vertical/Sites/%7B46AE0912-004A-4267-BB56-098B44708FA1%7D/uploads/%7B3C7BC8AB-3EE9-4C3D-AEF7-BACFCA90A0F7%7D.PDF
Don't towns have the ability to determine where smoking is allowed?
Not on my beaches.
council resolution-see 166 page 2
http://www.winthropmaine.org/vertical/Sites/%7B46AE0912-004A-4267-BB56-098B44708FA1%7D/uploads/%7B5728B585-A5DA-4D96-91C3-8B97C4881E70%7D.PDF
BBQ must be banned for the chilllrrruuuuunnnnn! Several reasons pop into my head for the banning of BBQ.
1) Other's right to breath smoke free air is taken from them.
2) It causes obesity in children.
3) Sometimes BBQ activities are associated with litter.
4) Many people find the smell of burning flesh offensive.
5) Fights break out between the "dry" and the "wet".
6) Some religeons find Pork offensive, and often pork is used in BBQ.
7) Bones can be used as weapons.
8) Smoke can not be confined to your own space.
9) It causes the state budgets to be over run with obesity related health problems.
10) Only pro-BBQers would consider a BBQ ban unfair and they are low class redneck junkies!
Therefore, we must all work together to ban BBQ's!
You can have my BBQ when you pry the rib bone from my cold dead hands ^-^
The cop told the family that there had been a no smoking on beach sign, but it had disappeared. Can't fight City Hall, so I guess we have to take the cops word, right?
Why are you not equally concerned with the ban on bikes. Oh..they are not affecting you. Smokers have only one selfish interest when it comes to screaming about rights.
What are you talking about! Have you ever tried to ride a bike in sand???
And I am sure bike trails are provided. Why would anyone want a bike on a beach? Doesn't make sense to me.
I know how to post images, thank you. :)
I noticed that. The Greek Islands. heh!
The town bans bikes on beaches. Why are you not outraged?
That's right!
So tell Bald-assi if he were REALLY concerned about public health, he'd start there!
My word !!! They cannot CHANGE an ordinance without the votes. The ordinance ALLOWED smoking!!! Read before you post ignorant replies.
Bookmarking.
This is getting good....
Apples and oranges.
Sounds like a good fight for you.
Who would want to ride bikes on the beach anyway? Ever try to ride a bike on sand?
No, you are wrong. I checked their charter and the charter gives the authority to the council.
Who would want to smoke cigs on the beach anyway? Ever try to swim and smoke ?
I've paddled around in the water with a drink in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Yes.
And I don't even know why I am responding to you. You are just trying to goad me into an argument and I won't fall for it. Others can see your asinine remarks, so I really don't need to point them out.
Excuse me while I ignore you Jeannine.
Some folks ride bikes on beach.
In fact its a popular sport for kids to take old bikes and ride theme straight into the water. shouldn't you be outraged they cannot ride their bikes? its legal.
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