Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Maine: ST.SEN. KARL TURNER (R-Cumberland) to elmininate smoking in TAVERNS, LOUNGES AND POOL HALLS!
7 January 2003

Posted on 01/09/2003 5:14:01 PM PST by SheLion

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-43 next last
To: mlmr
I have regretfully given up on The Maine Republican Party (err Tea Club) at this point. I am only supporting individual candidates that at least understand the concept of fiscal responsibility and limited governement. They are few and far between in this state.
I also hear grumblings of a grassroots revolt to take back the party from the Tea Club (I am participating in this).
21 posted on 01/09/2003 6:14:08 PM PST by ozone1
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: SheLion
Just sent off a little note to Turner.
22 posted on 01/09/2003 6:21:37 PM PST by Madame Dufarge
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: unixfox
By the time they realize what has happened, ALL freedoms will have been stripped away.

Sad, isn't it? And it's the business owners who are suffering so much. How about them? Doesn't our great government care about them??

23 posted on 01/09/2003 6:24:54 PM PST by SheLion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: Madame Dufarge
Just sent off a little note to Turner.

Let me know if you get an answer, and let me know if it comes back. Another gal wrote to him this afternoon, and her email came back. :(

24 posted on 01/09/2003 6:26:28 PM PST by SheLion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: SheLion
Every time we hear of Americans being freed from the tryany of the smoker addict idiots, we automatically get a rash of blather from those who claim our freedoms are being taken.

When I have to sit there and inhale the second hand smoke, have its stench on my clothes and hair and simply smell it, my freedom is being destroyed.

Why don't smokers simply suck on an exhaust pipe; its much cheaper and doesn't poison any one else.

Think what would happen if I went into one of these smokers places and lit a candle of incense; stuf that really smelled gross. I no more have the right to poison your air than you do to poison mine with tobacco.

I do like the idiocy of those that claim that the government has no right. Of course it does. That is why you drive on the right, pay attention to traffic signals, wear a motorcycle helmet, carry car insurance, and a thousand other things that you do without question.

The most interesting part of these responses is that I get nothing but ad hominem attacks from addicts who can think of nothing else. Your addiction really is offensive. You and it do stink. And, if you can step back a moment, you'd see what a wasteful, non-productive habit it is.

25 posted on 01/09/2003 6:27:23 PM PST by Tacis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SheLion
Mine email hasn't bounced back.
26 posted on 01/09/2003 6:31:23 PM PST by ozone1
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: Tacis
The most interesting part of these responses is that I get nothing but ad hominem attacks from addicts who can think of nothing else. Your addiction really is offensive. You and it do stink. And, if you can step back a moment, you'd see what a wasteful, non-productive habit it is.

How about this, Tactless: We stink? Well, we can bath, wash our hair and our clothing. But your bigotry goes clear to the bone. There is no washing off YOUR stink.

This isn't about you. It's about the business owners in the poor economy about to go on another depressing ride of no revenue. But since you want to make this all about you and your prissy nose, I guess your another one who could care less about lay-offs and closings. Seek help! Fast!

27 posted on 01/09/2003 6:33:19 PM PST by SheLion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 25 | View Replies]

To: bigfootbob
You've put your finger right on one of the biggest problems any of us face. If folks knew how little power "we, the people" actually have, if they realized who's really running the country, how and why, we might be able to drum up a little old-fashioned righteous indignation. But we're all so darned busy with our daily lives we can't be bothered to look out for the country.
28 posted on 01/09/2003 6:33:23 PM PST by Max McGarrity
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: ozone1
Mine email hasn't bounced back.

Your email to Karl? At the Yahoo one?

29 posted on 01/09/2003 6:33:57 PM PST by SheLion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 26 | View Replies]

To: SheLion
If Maine was any more f*****d up, we'd call it Canada.
30 posted on 01/09/2003 6:36:29 PM PST by billorites
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Tacis
The Nazis thought the jews stunk too.
31 posted on 01/09/2003 6:39:00 PM PST by ozone1
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 25 | View Replies]

To: Tacis
Ah, Tacis...I'm feeling magnanimous tonight so I'll pretend you're a real human being. You screech about ad hom attacks when every post you make is an abusive, insulting attack on smokers.

:::snip whiny blather:::...When I have to sit there and inhale the second hand smoke,...my freedom is being destroyed.

If it were true that you "have to sit there and inhale the second hand smoke," your freedom WOULD be encroached. So. Now that I've agreed with you, where is the place that you are FORCED to go and where you "have to sit there and inhale the second hand smoke"? Are you forced to enter restaurants/bars that welcome smokers? No? Do the places you HAVE to go (DMV, grocery stores, govt. buildings, etc.) permit smoking where you are? C'mon, Tacis, join in here. Let's see if you and I, both reasonable people, can solve this problem.

:::snipped asinine comment about incense:::--I no more have the right to poison your air than you do to poison mine with tobacco.

Which "air" is yours, Tacis? Post a sign at the door saying "THIS IS TACIS'S AIR--DO NOT FOUL IT!" and no smoker will ever enter. On the other hand, you do NOT own the air in MY restaurant, so I'll post a sign outside saying "THIS IS NOT TACIS'S AIR--SMOKERS WELCOME (TACIS, STAY AWAY!)" That'll work, won't it? No? Whyever not? Surely you don't expect me to respect your right to "your" air if you don't respect "mine."

:::snip endless inane diversionary statements:::

The most interesting part of these responses is that I get nothing but ad hominem attacks...

Take the log out of your own eye before bitching about the mote in someone else's.

:::no ad hominems here, no, not at all:::--from addicts who can think of nothing else. Your addiction really is offensive. You and it do stink. And, if you can step back a moment, you'd see what a wasteful, non-productive habit it is.

Point is, Tacis, it's none of your business. Get it? Why is that so hard for control freaks to understand? It's very simple, really...pay attention, now...

MY. HABITS. ARE. NONE. OF. YOUR. BUSINESS! Your bigotry really is offensive. You and it do stink. And, if you can step back a moment, you'd see what a wasteful, non-productive habit it is.

32 posted on 01/09/2003 6:58:47 PM PST by Max McGarrity
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 25 | View Replies]

To: Max McGarrity
MY. HABITS. ARE. NONE. OF. YOUR. BUSINESS! Your bigotry really is offensive. You and it do stink. And, if you can step back a moment, you'd see what a wasteful, non-productive habit it is.

Very well said, Max! Very well said, indeed!

33 posted on 01/09/2003 7:48:26 PM PST by SheLion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 32 | View Replies]

To: Max McGarrity
Perhaps I'm naive, but I believe we have the power, we just don't use it, for the reasons you state and because folks think their vote doesn't matter. Sad.
34 posted on 01/09/2003 7:53:16 PM PST by bigfootbob
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 28 | View Replies]

To: SheLion
Maine: ST.SEN. KARL TURNER (R-Cumberland)

Does the R stand for ratfink or retard? I thought at first glance it was a political party affiliation.

35 posted on 01/09/2003 9:28:04 PM PST by PistolPaknMama (kaboom!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SheLion
My e-mail to Karl at the Yahoo address didn't bounce back either, SheLion.
36 posted on 01/10/2003 3:47:29 AM PST by Madame Dufarge
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]

To: Madame Dufarge
My e-mail to Karl at the Yahoo address didn't bounce back either, SheLion.

Glad to hear it!! I emailed Samantha so she can try to resend hers. Thanks for letting me know, Madame Dufarge!!

37 posted on 01/10/2003 4:17:01 AM PST by SheLion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 36 | View Replies]

To: PistolPaknMama
Does the R stand for ratfink or retard? I thought at first glance it was a political party affiliation.

Sad, isn't it? And our newly elected Governor is death against smoking as well. And with RINO'S in office kissing up to him with the smoking issue, I think the smoker's in Maine are in for a rough 4 years.

I just pray that there are enough of us to keep them on their toes and let them know that we aren't all dumb a$$es out here and DO know what is going on.

38 posted on 01/10/2003 4:20:47 AM PST by SheLion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 35 | View Replies]

To: SheLion
I imagine that one or a group of his constituents came to him with this idea and a good agruement. I suggest that the people who do not like it, do the same.
39 posted on 01/10/2003 5:32:30 AM PST by mlmr
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: mlmr
I imagine that one or a group of his constituents came to him with this idea and a good agruement. I suggest that the people who do not like it, do the same.

Not only the people, but the business owner's themselves. I sure can't see loss of revenue and letting workers go because a business can't afford to keep them anymore. These bans are disastrous.

And the anti's are using California as a "good" example, when in fact, California is really huring because of the ban even after 5 years. This should be left up to the business owner and his patrons. Not have the government come in and dictate. This will just open the doors to bigger control.

40 posted on 01/10/2003 6:23:06 AM PST by SheLion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-43 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson