[MuttTheHoople]

Liberty and freedom is racist, sexist, and homophobic. Women, children, minorities, and the elderly most affected.

[Pearls Before Swine]

Let’s face it: it’s not really possible to get a “second hand” cancer from chewing tobacco.

I heard this folksy phrase the other day: "Never slap a man when he's chewin' tobacco."

[Smokin' Joe]

I recall when the big push was for non smoking areas in restaurants. That seemed reasonable enough, and some local restaurants even went to the expense of remodeling and revamping their HVAC systems so non-smoking patrons didn't have to be exposed to cigarette smoke.

Now you can't smoke within 50 feet of the door, (in North Dakota--think WINTER). It is a case study in the camel's (small 'c') nose under the tent eventually kicking the Camels out (along with the Marlboros, etc.).

The establishment owners who went to the expense of remodeling and revamping could have saved their money, for all the difference it made.

The moral of the story is that "reasonable" is just a stepping stone to a ban. What sounds "reasonable" just might be, but more often than not, the people pushing for it are not.

[Starboard]

And guess who runs the nanny-state? Liberals and their army of freedom hating bureaucrats, of course.

For liberals, this is a “virtuous cycle” of power. More regulations mean more agencies, more money and more power, which inevitably leads to even more regulations.

Its not just the suppression of freedom. Its also the abuse of power. The Founding Fathers wisely warned us about this encroachment and wanted to limit the size of government. Power not only corrupts; it destroys.

[txrefugee]

Tobacco will be banned, but you’ll be able to smoke marijuana everywhere soon. Our government is insane.

[hal ogen]

I claim that the Feds are hazardous to your health...and to your Freedom.

[dalebert]

well open borders are bad for our health too but don’t see the feds doing anything about it

[bravo whiskey]

i suppose any freelancer or telecommuter would be banned from smoking in their home since that is where they work.

[rockrr]

[The plan would] ban smoking in outdoor work areas and have bosses ask which of their employees smoke so they can “promptly provide encouragement to quit.”

Already happening with the PC idiots I work for. Not a smoker so I am not directly affected (with this particular intrusion at this particular time) but they are constantly nagging about one health issue after another - and it's all about covering their asses, not any sincere regard.

It's all offered up with cutsie videos and condescending language that reminds me of junior high school.

[Oatka]

The library in a small town near me (I’m out in the boonies) has just posted a sign that no smoking is allowed on the outside, windswept patio.

This is the same outfit where I had to show an ID to get a library card.

[Politicalkiddo]

Rather die a short, unhealthy life than to live a long, healthy one without my freedom.