jsage's Blog

likely not .. more to it than smoking .. the 2nd hand thing is overplayed ..

Most people in our area in Il are not even abiding by the law because there is no way to enforce it-it was even in the paper, Most bars are just letting people smoke. They didn't think it through, I guess Blag just wanted to get his big contributions from the insurance companies. They even had signs out on the drive-thru windows that you will not be served if you are smoking in your car. hey I will send you my car payment book then you can tell me what to do in my car. I am a non smoker by the way. People need to find a better cause!!

I'm not sure of the death rate attributed to smoking in other states where there is a smoking ban. I do know that the ban does hurt some local business (Bars, night clubs). I think when a smoking ban law is proposed, it is to help protect people from second hand smoke. And that is a good thing.
Most people in public office want to help the community not hurt it.
I say, give it a chance and see how it goes. If it really starts hurting the community, then it should be modified to reflect the community life style.

So, am I to understand that you are purposely breaking the law, and a paid official is telling you to do it??? I am glad I live in a town where the uphold the law.

Don't think its paranoia, it's fact.
As far a restaurants. We have sat at a table in non-smoking and then a seat over, there is a smoker. Any idea what that smells like when you are trying to eat?. Like sucking on a dirty ashtray. Although, its been said over and over, it kills. how many people with lung cancer, have been told, this is 100% due to smoking. I would venture to say, that most smokers would love to quit.I am sure it would benefit their health, and everyone that is aroudn them. (plus we would not all STINK). And from what I see a carton of cigarettes is at an all time high, of about 30.00? So I assume smoking is a rich mans/womans habit.

thnaks for the comment, unklehenry. i guess when i read the facts on it, i am reading something more harmful in the statements. i guess i am not smart enough to judge how dangerous it is anyway, not being a nurse , healthcare worker etc.