ATTENTION ALL SMOKERS..........a new law has been passed .Does it affect you?
461943
I live in Arkansas and I have not heard of this law.  Do you have any links to documentation on it?  I know several towns are banning smoking in restaurants and other public places, but I have not heard of any having to do with smoking in vehicles.
807945
Welcome to the world of us New Yorkers.  Puke-taki and Dumberg really FUBAR'D everything and killed the bars with the smoking ban.  We now go to indian reservations and Long Island, costing the city MILLIONS.  While NYC may be able to afford it, I doubt Ohio would.  Good Luck.\n\nTo those non-smokers who don't mind when their freedoms are curtailed, remember, tyranny always starts with the small stuff, and eventually moves on to the important things.  I'd been smoking since 12, and am now 28.  Quit for personal reasons (wife & kids).  Because I  no longer do it, should I not have the right to put into my body what I see fit?
756802
Really the only issue Im concerned with is the No smoking in restraunts. \nI vote for who I think will do the best job, no matter what party they are with .
196347
I quit for almost 2 years now. I used the patch and the pill both! I quit on the 12th of may and my dad died on the 16th, everyone knew I'd start back smoking but that only made me stronger because he always lectured me about it. I am so proud of myself!! I still want one sometimes but I really feel better, gained 30 pounds but I feel better!
141942
I was in Ireland last year and I loved the smoking ban. I realize that many like to smoke, but the smoke effects all. The pub life was much more enjoyable than previous visits. The smokers that complain the loudest are just not being reasonable towards others. They can go outside and smoke if it is that important to them.
698255
Issue 4 would allow smoking in bars, bowling alleys, bingo halls, racetracks, enclosed areas of restaurants and some other buildings. \n\nIssue 5, would ban smoking in nearly all buildings outside the home.\n\nMy husband and I just recently purchased a bar and we are very concerned that the people, (may I remind everyone one that their name is not on our promissory note with the bank.) Can decide if I can allow smoking in my establishment.\n\nI'm pissed. It's suppose to be effective December 8, 2006. And since Issue 5 passed, the only place smokers can smoke is outside. That's it.\n\nI posted a similar question, about possible loopholes. There is a clause in the issue 5 regarding private clubs and you would have to get a D-4 permit to do so. But, to get a D-4 permit you have to be Non-Profit and an established "club" for at least 3 years. \n\nSo basically, the voter's told us how to run our business. Which to me is not fair. \n\nI guess the bright side is that there is no evidence that it actually decreases business, it may possibly increase business because the people who don't like cigarette smoke may be more likely to frequent bars now, since they won't have to deal with the smoke. and since it's for the entire state and not just a city/ward . It's not like our patrons can go around the corner and give there business to another bar because you can't smoke there either.
809012
I am a nonsmoker but I support smoking. Medical tests have shown an increase and that people are more likely but it has not been straight proven. As for the rest it is because we, as Americans, are too concerned with what is trendy. Right now it is trendy not to smoke and to jump on the "let's blame the smokers bandwagon". It's easy.
1027755
What the hell have you been smoking???
942181
The government will always controll us-there's no getting away from that.  I have been living in scotland for 3 months now, and have been working in a pub for the duration, and i've yet to make up my mind whether its a good thing or not.  As a non smoker, i can see the benifits of not stinking of smoke or inhaling second hand smoke all night.  However on the flip side, if i really hated stinking of ciggeretts and inhaling second hand smoke, i wouldn't work in a smokey enviroment, and i would stay away from similar enviroments.  What i DON'T think is a good thing is crowds of 20 to 30 people gathering outside a pub/club for a smoke-in the pouring rain. I think proper ventilation and/or a beer garden.  They are fantastic. especially with BBQs.
706721
I grew up in the 60s and 70s in a family that smoked and none of us, not even one of us has died or gone to hospital for smoking related illness.  There needs to be a compromise on this issue, but when the people with money and nothing better to do than try to force everyone to be like they are set an agenda, the rest of us pay.  Where I live, a ban on smoking was recently passed (by a 7% margin, by the way, out of only 30% of registered voters weighing in), because these whiny, holier-than-thou control freaks couldn't be happy that we already had an ordinance requiring restaurants to have separate smoking sections with separate ventilation systems.  Now all the restaurants that invested all  that money in those separate rooms and vent systems are going to have to give them up to these jerks.  Recent talk shows have aired the voices of business owners saying that their business has suffered from the bans, while cities around them report increases, as those of us who still appreciate the concept of a free country drive to less fascistic communities to dine out.  Restaurants are private businesses and if someone can't stand the chance of smelling cigarette smoke, they most certainly do not have to go into them.  This no compromise attitude is very un-American, in my opinion.  Sadly, people these days usually just roll over when new laws go through and they'll just say, "OK, you took that right from me, at least I can still smoke in my car and house."  I just wonder how long that will be true. Hail Oceania!
184879
I'm sure you've heard the Bible command about loving your neighbor....right?   Well, would it be a loving thing to add deadly second hand smoke to the air at this festival?\n\nPersonally, after watching my mother die of lung cancer and heart failure due to smoking, and my father needlessly suffer and die from second hand smoke, I am appalled that anyone would even consider using their addiction as an excuse for doing such a thing as you are suggesting!  (Yes, I'm angry!)
431079
Awwww, that would be NICE.\nI quit last month and man do I miss those little cancer sticks. Sick, sick horrible cancer sticks. *sniff*
524556
because you stopped smoking is has take effect
787734
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.
834897
It doesn't matter.  The law only affect indoor public places and workplaces:\n\nFor the 14% of Garden State residents who're zippo-flipping, match-striking daily smokers and the thousands more who love to puff away at their favorite bars, restaurants or lounges, the coming of the 'New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act' signals a big change.\n\nWhat Is It? The Smoke-Free Air Act is a measure to halt the smoking of tobacco within establishments accessible to the public in New Jersey. The ban took effect on April 15, 2006 at 12:01 AM. Jersey is the 11th state in the nation to prohibit smoking in bars and restaurants.\n\nChewing Gum, Please: The Smoke-Free Air Act notes 'smoking is prohibited in an indoor public place or workplace.' What does this mean, exactly? It means anytime you go to a restaurant, bar, mall, lounge, club and yes, even a bowling alley, you had better leave the pack of cigs at home, or pack your bags if you think of lighting up.\n\nSmoke 'em If You Got 'em: You can still stroll through the park, the street or your front lawn and enjoy a drag. And, according to the new bill, provisions are made for cigar bars, cigar lounges, hotels and motels and the almighty casinos down in Atlantic City to have the luxury of smoke, smoke, smoke!
584994
Being a non-smoker, I really like the idea.  The ban on smoking in bars and restaurants has been effect in NY (USA) for a few years now and I personally enjoy going out now.  I understand that smokers feel their rights are being infringed on, but those same smokers often do not take into account that they infringe on the rights who do not smoke to breathe clean air.\n   It is an issue that has no clear-cut answer, but I think that when an infringement or taking away of rights happens, it should be done to protect the health of people, which is what the ban is for.
287038
do you realy wanna quit smoking or is there part of you holding you back.coz with me, i know it would be right to stop but part of me just does not want too. someone else lights up and its a chain reaction i want one too