Alycin Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I am just curious, the alcohol one got me thinking about smoking. Since smoking is damaging to people even when they don't do it themselves.... what do yall think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 My brother got a lady to quit smoking when he was 5 yrs old and my mom was pregnant with me. My mom was too embarrassed to say anything to the lady, but the 5 yr old had no problem telling her that if she wanted to smoke, she had to go outside, because it smelled bad! I think that smoking around children is absolutely horrendous, because of the damage it can do. My great-aunt was told by a doctor that if she didn't stop smoking, she's die within a year, because her lungs were so black. She had never smoked a day in her life, but inhaled her husband's second-hand smoke. And if does that to a grown woman, what can it do to growing children? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycin Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 I agree. I want to scream when I see people driving down the street smoking with kids in the back seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Sem. Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 seems like a no brainer, but then people demonstrate that they apparently have no brain by doing it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardillacid Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 So let's have more government regulation!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycin Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 [quote name='notardillacid' post='1563942' date='Jun 8 2008, 10:33 PM']So let's have more government regulation!!! [/quote] It's a slippery slope... some people think seatbelt laws are already too invasive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I think he was being sarcastic, seeing as how we recently had smoking bans put into effect in MN, and they already existed in ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycin Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Smoking bans exist in a lot of places, unfortunately, most of the bans (to my knowledge) don't apply to one's own house.... which means no protection for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 My parents were WWII generation, so everyone smoked. They smoked around us, and out of 6 kids, I'm the only one who doesn't smoke. I don't think it is a coincidence. My dad had stopped right after I was born. He had taken a job around diesels, and gas, so smoking was a tad hazardous. My mom didn't smoke when he was home to help him out. So the only time I saw one of them smoking was when I was at home alone with my mom, so that was only when I wasn't in school. I didn't see it like my older brothers did. I think that helped me not to end up as a smoker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardillacid Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Alycin' post='1564067' date='Jun 8 2008, 11:11 PM']Smoking bans exist in a lot of places, unfortunately, most of the bans (to my knowledge) don't apply to one's own house.... which means no protection for the kids. [/quote] I think you are looking for an outright ban...but where are the politicians gonna get 150 million when the are in a tight spot? ...which is why an outright ban will never happen. Edited June 9, 2008 by notardillacid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 [quote name='Alycin' post='1564067' date='Jun 8 2008, 09:11 PM']Smoking bans exist in a lot of places, unfortunately, most of the bans (to my knowledge) don't apply to one's own house.... which means no protection for the kids. [/quote] +J.M.J.+ i'm sorry, i voted it's never right to smoke around kids, but getting a ban into people's homes/cars is going too far. i think it's ridiculous that the local hospital has a ban on smoking even in their parking lot! education is what is needed, education and help to quit smoking. p.s. my husband's a smoker, but always outside, and never around me or baby girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 man I miss smoking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardillacid Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 The cigarettes miss you too buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycin Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 I am not going for an outright ban, but I have mentioned in places elsewhere on the board that I think people who don't smoke and make other good choices for their health and the environment and the community etc... should get tax cuts... just an idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycin Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 [quote name='Lil Red' post='1564097' date='Jun 8 2008, 11:24 PM']+J.M.J.+ i think it's ridiculous that the local hospital has a ban on smoking even in their parking lot![/quote] There should be a designated smoking area AWAY from the entrance/exits (so people don't have to walk through smoke to get in or out) and away from the cars, but still on-site. Just my opinion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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