Posted on 05/20/2008 4:50:32 AM PDT by TornadoAlley3
Sarasota, Florida - Sarasota County Government has its no smoking sign up. Unfortunately if you're trying to get hired by them the sign is going to stay up for good. We're not saying you can't smoke cigarettes, we're not going out and telling the public that you cannot smoke cigarettes, we're just saying that if you are a tobacco user, you are going to be disqualified in the application process of Sarasota County Government says Steve Marckinko. It's that simple.
So in order to work for the man, you have to give up the Marlboro Man or any other pack of smokes. The move is legal but it's not being accepted well by the smokers in Sarasota County that Tampa Bay's 10 spoke to, This is a wrong says Francisco Paez while puffing away at an outdoor café. A few tables away, Staci Hall shared similar sentiments, It's something that we are given a right to make that choice ourselves. Some were discouraged, but not all. Alan Rains looked at the reality of the situation, There is another place I can't get a job. He then lit up.
The entire ban on potential future employees who smoke has been embraced well according to county officials. It's been well receive, I think most people understand the detrimental effects that cigarette smoking that tobacco use has on health says Marckinko. County officials admit that insurance rates probably won't go down, but the no-smoking ban will help keep them at their current rates for a longer period. They also believe that it will make the workplace healthier in the years to come. However during a tour of the county building, we did notice that the cafeteria snack machine did sell Texas cinnamon rolls and fried pork skins. For many they are healthier than cigarettes, but not by much.
You're 100% correct, my FRiend.
The decline has happened faster that even I, consummate cynic, had imagined it would.
We're teetering on the highest level of the roller coaster.
Urine, sweat or hair test.
It is about people control. It’s not about smoking at all.
Of course it is. They want to see how far they can push before starting an outright revolt.
Not anymore. Your fellow citizens have demanded these sorts of controls and you will be assimilated.
The constitution is out the window when it comes to booze and tobacco.
Food is next.
You just can't use it anywhere.
Are you stalking me?
Thanks for the ping!
LOL!
This is what happens when people choose equality over liberty. Sad, very sad.
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