[Illbay]

You have no "right" to smoke in public, any more than you have a "right" to urinate in public.

Strangely, urination is at least beneficial to the one urinating--even if not for everyone else.

Smoking benefits no one.

[Mr. Bird]

You have no "right" to smoke in public, any more than you have a "right" to urinate in public

I think that is a very poor analogy. Despite what the smoke-nazis aver, there is no evidence that second hand smoke is anything other than a nuisance to people. That being the case, can you outlaw body odor, or offensive looking people?

You are correct that there is no inherent "right" to smoke in public. However, nothing I have read gives the government the power to restrict it.

[RISU]

You are an idiot.

I don't give a damn wehat you think. You can't just decided on your own to take rights away from others. You can't even get a majority an "vote" other people's rights away.

Let's get rid of Public Restrooms too, right. I mean it's messy, and no one has a right to stink up the space.

[Mulder]

Smoking benefits no one.

There's more to life than "benefits". "Enjoyment" is just as important, if not moreso.

And quite a few people smoke simple because the enjoy it.

That's their Right, and I oppose any effort to infringe upon it.

[ohioman]

If I am ever around you, I will make sure to light one up.

[Just another Joe]

Smoking benefits no one.

Tell that to the lawyers that worked on the Master Settlement Agreement for the tobacco companys.

[Protagoras]

You have no "right" to smoke in public,

Define "public".

Smoking benefits no one.

Incorrect, and irrelevant. But it's not surprising that you come down on the side of intrusive government thugs and against American citizens.

[Centurion2000]

You have no "right" to smoke in public, any more than you have a "right" to urinate in public.
Strangely, urination is at least beneficial to the one urinating--even if not for everyone else.
Smoking benefits no one.

Your fascist tendencies are showing. Guess the ninth amendment just doesn't mean anything these days.

If you don't like my smoking, don't breathe near me. Your car exhaust is a lot more deadly than my cigarette smoke.

[SheLion]

Smoking is optional, breathing is not.

If you can't stand the smoke; get out of the breathing business.

[Musket]

It's very simple--or should be: whoever owns the business makes the rules, NOT the Government.

[ninenot]

Well, if it isn't Mr. Gummint Man--back for a new flame war.

Actually, since tobacco is a legal product, smokers DO have the RIGHT to smoke in public.

However, it may be controlled on private property. SInce you likely do not allow it in your home, please do not invite me to come over and visit.

I will gladly honor your dis-invitation.

It is unfortunate that elected officials find it necessary to interpose their good intentions into an otherwise useful function.

Perhaps these nosy Rosies will drop dead.

[kcpopps]

Smoking benefits no one.

Yes it does. It benefits it's biggest stockholder - the Government

[Madame Dufarge]

You have no "right" to smoke in public, any more than you have a "right" to urinate in public.

Could you help me out here, Illbay.

I got this from a link you had posted on your profile page.

How would you say "private property" is defined in the following?

We believe that no government can exist in peace, except such laws are framed and held inviolate as will secure to each individual the free exercise of conscience, the right and control of property, and the protection of life.

[thepitts]

socialist pig