I think it's great, because when they smoke, most of that toxic junk goes into the air...I think smoking is bad, but if they want to do it, I think that they should do it in their own company, because it can kill people who DON'T smoke. i.e Dana Reeve (RIP)\n\nAgree?
217350
I agree - but most of the toxic stuff goes into their lungs.  If they smoke more, they'll die sooner, and leave us with fresher air.
544799
I'm not in Ohio, but I definitely have an opinion.\n\nThe government has NO right to force private institutions to do anything.  Yes, smoking is bad for your health.  But so is doing a million other things that are perfectly legal- you make the decision when you go into a bar that has smoking allowed.  You take the risk of second hand smoke.  If you don't want it, don't go.\n\nI, for one, hate smoking and would never do it, nor do I want to be around it (expensive, stinky, stupid,etc.), but I respect the rights of everyone to do what they want with something they OWN.
257295
One of the best guys I know used to be a huge stoner and is still known to light one up from time to time but the the guy is one hell of a father and he would never run out on his kids. Every one is different you could have a normal non-smoking nice guy run out on his kids and kill a hooker. You could have a stoner go nutts and kill everyone. I don't agree with what a lot of you people have said you pass judgment when you don't ever know the people. It's the person not the drugs they do or the wrong they have done in the past. Everyone has a few problems or bad habits so none of you can say that the guy would be bad with his kids because of a bad habit. If he is a good guy then he will be a good dad.
385087
I have never honestly tried it but a lot of my family members have and it is a huge family fight right now because some of them DO smoke around their kids.  I just can't imagine ever putting a child at risk like that or being so selfish.\n\nCongrats on you quitting though. That's very admirable.
268489
I totally agree with you. General society has made smoking taboo and have made it okay to critize and treat smokers as outcasts. Take what used to be the Winston Cup for Nascar. They changed the name because they didn't want to promote smoking or cigarettes, but it is totally okay to promote alcohol by still using the name Busch racing. There are plenty of polite and courteous smokers who won't smoke around others who don't. But tell me what drunk drivers are thinking when they get behind the wheel and kill a family of six. Ok. I'll step off my soap box now.\n\nTo the girl who answered above me, when a drunk driver kills your family, then tell me THAT bad habit doesn't affect you!!!!!!\n\nJen: That person sitting next to you having 500 drinks may not be an affect on you right then, but they will have an affect on every single person on the road when they get behind that wheel drunk.
35684
I knew all of the risks involved in smoking and started anyway because I simply just wanted to fit in.  Stupid I know, but I am proud to say that I quit smoking 2 years ago.  I also lost someone close to me to cancer.  It was my mother and she died of colon cancer.  She never smoked a day in her life.  Some people die from lung cancer and never smoke either.  Smoking is a highly addictive drug.  Even though people know what could happen to them, they just don't care anymore because the nicotine has control of them.  Its sad, but true.
118524
I think that people who hate people who smoke are non-thinking morons.  It is stupid to hate someone because they smoke or do other things.  But, yes I bet those people who hate smokers find it easy to hate all kinds of things, people and practices.  They are narrow-minded and self-righteous.
407306
Ok, so you are in the minority here- along with my aunt who smoked well into her 90's (she's almost 101 years old now). However, have you thought about what the effects of second hand smoke can do to other people? I have to stear clear from my cousins home (both are chainsmokers)- who I love much but I've had to take my daughter- who has asthma to the ER (after a visit to their house).  \nI'm glad so many places are getting smokefree and I feel like it's rather selfish of people who want the smoke to stay when it's affecting the HEALTH of OTHERS.
596145
I agree. It's usually the ex smokers too, in my experience.\nEach to their own, I say. \nI must admit though, I don't smoke around non smokers, especially my Son.
189134
Non smokers tend to think they are better than smokers. They seem to think that cancer will never get them because they don't smoke. Not true. They are just being self-righteous a-holes. Just write them all off as pompous self righteous a-holes and be done with it.
262585
Somking is stupid because it is basically a slower form of suicide. You will eventually die from it and everyone who does smoke always says "Yeah, I know I should quit," or "I should have quit a long time ago."  Also, smokers stink, their teeth get dull and yellow, their hair gets brittle, they cough up blood. It is just disgusting.  No, I don't smoke
599977
WOW  My Friend you said it.I'm a heavy smoker.I started at 13,I'm now 68.I ant to quit because I have had 2 hart attacks and a stroke. that is the only reason.I couldn't care less about the non-smokers.If they don't like it just don't breath while I'm smoking. nice to hear someone s on my side in this issue
547815
I think it was a trick question to older people ...for instant one women voted no to both opinion, thinking that she was voting for people to have the right to smoke in certain areas.The wording in the question throwed them off. So yes , I think if they got a petition people would sign it. And yes some would sign it that don't smoke, 2 people I know told me that they didn't want anymore Rights taken away from them.
467529
I'm a non-smoker, and I believe that I shouldn't have to be exposed to second-hand smoke that might harm me.  However, it's getting kind of ridiculous when it's being banned in bars.  Drunk people can be hazardous to the health of those around them too - shall we ban drinking in bars next?  I think reasonable people can agree that smoking in a bar is acceptable behavior.  There's nothing wrong with someone opening his own bar and saying "you can't smoke in my bar," but to make it an across-the-board law seems extreme and unnecessary.\n\nIt's also too extreme to ban smoking outdoors.  There have been no studies or data suggesting that being exposed to second-hand smoke in an outdoor, well-ventilated area is hazardous to one's health.  So I don't think smoking should be banned at bus stops, parks, etc., like some cities are doing.
164363
yes, this is a good idea because peoples health will be better and those who dont smoke will not suffer from second hand smoking. my mother smokes and it bothers me a lot because of the diseases and other problems she can get just from smoking. Also because since all the other drugs such as pot is illegal smoking is also a drug therefore it too should be illegal.
303142
Well, I agree that there's a lot of hysteria surrounding smoking.  But a lot of it comes from smoking being out of fashion.  And let's not forget--most smokers WON'T die of lung cancer.  They'll die of other diseases only linked to smoking but not actually caused by them.\n\nBut I'm not sure I agree with you about the fast food.  I've seen several groups try to sue fast food chains and, don't forget, the FDA just recently mandated new food labeling laws.\n\nBut, yes, I also agree that in the hysteria, nutrition is often overlooked.  And just look at how obesity is linked to so many diseases, many types of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, the list just goes on and on.\n\nI'm not sure I answered your questions but thanks for asking them.  They'll give a lot of people something very important to think about.  Best Wishes.
26511
I know a lot of people who smoke. There are more that do than you can imagine.  Although I don't, I equate its use with achohol, and should be used with similar care.\n\nit can alter your judgement, slow your reflexes, and cause problems for others , that's for sure.  Get behind the wheel after getting high, and you are a risk to those around you.  \n\nAs for dying from smoking pot..  uh I suppose there are some who have, especially if they were allergic to THC, and got large quantities in their blood stream.  Not sure though, but it seems likely, someone has died.\n\nEating pot is a likely way to really make one uncomfortable for long periods, and can cause mind altering experiences, that could lead to someone doing something 'stupid' maybe?  ANYONE???\n\nDoubt it causes any more cancer than cigarettes, and although it is not a Cure for cancer, there is anectdotal evidence that it can help to quell certain symptoms thereof.  The smoke has cancer causing agents, this has been proven, but people (no one I know) don't smoke nearly enough comparative to cigarettes, to make it a pure lung cancer threat albeit any inhalaion of smoke is bad for you.