[VRWC_minion]

One down 49 more to go.

[ricpic]

O'er the land of the free. Nuff said.

[isthisnickcool]

In New York the state owns every breath you take? It isn't public air, it's the state govt's air?

[Pern]

The Morality Police strike again.

[demkicker]

More power grabbing by the nanny state. Freedom is temporary... This is sickening.

[TightSqueeze]

Pataki spokeswoman Lisa Stoll said that while the governor has reservations about the bill, he signed it super quick "because he believes a statewide ban on smoking in the workplace will lead to a healthier New York and will reduce the cost of health care for New Yorkers."

It's wonderful how so-called Republic conservative leaders in our country know exactly what is best for us, honestly I feel much safer today thanks to the sacrifice of such fine leaders.
I can't wait for this illustrious team to determine other sometimes confusing aspects of life like where I should live and what religion is best for our nation, bravo comrades, keep up the good work, America needs you now more than ever, and G-d bless GWB.

[stands2reason]

Well, I'm all for freedom since I'm a conservative, but since I personally dislike cigarette smoke, more power to them! (/antismoker hypocritic drivel)

[Stevieboy]

Pataki spokeswoman Lisa Stoll said that while the governor has reservations about the bill, he signed it super quick "because he believes a statewide ban on smoking in the workplace will lead to a healthier New York and will reduce the cost of health care for New Yorkers."

What a stupid contradiction. You can't be a champion of, and taker of freedom at the same time just to suit your political facade.

[Lady Eileen]

bump

[Tinman]

Why can't folks understand the difference between "public buildings" and privately owned buildings that are opened to the "public"?

[unixfox]

Tyranny seems to be alive and well in N.Y.

The voters are to blame for those they elected are the ones controlling them.

[Flyer]

"It's the strongest public-health policy in the state of New York that we've ever had," Fuschillo said.

If it is really about our health have the anatomy to prohibit cars, alcohol, junk food, plate glass windows, multi-story buildings, soccer, slippery sidewalks, hot weather, cold weather, running with scissors, chicken bones, anything weighing over 9.7 ounces. . .

[Puddleglum]

Man, just reading this article makes me want to light up a defiant cigarette - and I quit years ago!

I guess Big Brother has turned into Big Mamma, knowing what's best for us and making us wash behind our ears and all that. They now form a tag team of motivation and rationalization to take property rights away under the guise of knowing what's best for you.

Pretty soon they'll be requiring you to order vegetables when you go out to eat, and they'll hire some unemployed minders from Saddam Hussein's ex regime to make sure you do so. That'll keep our insurance costs down and all, you see...

[rocky88]

I can't beleive I campaigned for this guy. All that time wasted going door-to-door and he turns out to be a puppet of the American Lung Association et al.... I'm so disappointed - I should have worked for Golisano!

This is a final nail in the coffin for many struggling bars and restaurants in downtown Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany. Will local governments be able to assemble to overturn the ban???

[xp38]

I wonder if this will apply to Native run Casinos or are they exempt from NY state law and separate sovereign entities?

[logic101.net]

I strongly hope this has a negative impact on tourism.


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[P.O.E.]

I suppose laws against those who spread AIDS to others will soon follow. /sarcasm

[TLBSHOW]

Seward amd Boelhert voted yes!

[Protagoras]

Those Republicans are at it again, the start of a new prohibition and the reassertion of the states authority to govern the use of private property.

The "public" designation is another redefinition of property by those who have the guns.

[Protagoras]

"because he believes a statewide ban on smoking in the workplace will lead to a healthier New York and will reduce the cost of health care for New Yorkers."

Can't think of almost anything that can't be enacted under these guidelines. Banning automobiles would do a better job of attaining these goals.