for those that live in smoking states

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<p><a href=“http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2006/06/27/national/w072327D54.DTL[/url]”>http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2006/06/27/national/w072327D54.DTL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Surgeon General Warns of Secondhand Smoke
By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
Tuesday, June 27, 2006</p>

<p>(06-27) 08:04 PDT WASHINGTON (AP) –</p>

<p>Separate smoking sections don’t cut it: Only smoke-free buildings and public places truly protect nonsmokers from the hazards of breathing in other people’s tobacco smoke, says a long-awaited surgeon general’s report</p>

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<p>When my Company banned smoking inside the building, my chronic bronchitis cleared up. That was back in 1988…</p>

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<p>only 14 states have comprehensive non-smoking rules in businesses, etc</p>

<p>when I travel and see people smoking in restaurants, bar, airports, etc. i am appalled</p>

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<p>^^Then you better stay away from France.</p>

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<p>I agree that smoking sections don’t work. That’s a big reason why I hate Atlanta’s airport, which has smoking sections that aren’t even completely enclosed.</p>

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<p>Ha. Like I give a rats ass about that. Cessation at 30 puts my lifespan on par with nonsmokers and I’m more than willing to take the risk of continuing to smoke.</p>

<p>Unfortunately, a pack in NYC is supposedly $7! Ridiculous.</p>

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<p>i work on a smoking cessation research study, and previous research has shown that people who are constantly exposed to second hand smoke have very similar health risks as the smokers themselves.</p>

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<p>Cessation is quitting. Quit at 30 and youll live just as long as a nonsmoker. This applies to first and second hand smokers</p>

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<p>Been to France, sure people smoke…</p>

<p>Still a disgusting habit</p>

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<p>Haha. :slight_smile: You should try a menthol cig…minty freshness and a good buzz.</p>

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<p>Yet another reason that I’m very happy to be back living in Canada! And firewalker, you should try quitting because if you’re attending NYU this fall, you won’t be able to smoke in the dorms or in any of the NYU buildings, not to mention any restaurants, bars, or clubs in the city.</p>

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<p>Typical level of courtesy that most smokers exhibit.</p>

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<p>firewalker, some day you will have a kid, and if someone blows smoke anywhere near that baby, I can GUARANTEE you will not feel so cavalier</p>

<p>But De nile is a nice place to be aint it</p>

<p>We in California, and here in SF have good laws, but I see teens smoking, blech</p>

<p>PS you teen smokers, it is not very attractive no matter what you think</p>

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<p>There are entire smoke-free STATES??? </p>

<p>Wow. Where can I find one?</p>

<p>People in this state seem to think they are alowed to smoke outdoors…</p>

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<p>Massachusetts, NYC, and Maryland all have wonderful, comprehensive non-smoking laws. As a libertarian, I philosophically disagree with it - perhaps restaurants should be able to make their own policies and the market can decide - however, I can also say that the smoking policies in my state and my summer “home” are the reason that I don’t go out much. I absolutely hate returning home from a night out and having to immediately change clothes and shower (hair included) so that I don’t get the smoke stench all over my bed. YUCK!</p>

<p>I don’t think that smokers realise how utterly pervasive their smoke is. My grandfather stopped smoking six months ago. Since then, the entire house has been repainted. Yet, when I leave, my clothes still smell like smoke. They stay in my bedroom (no one has ever smoked in it), often in the suitcase; windows are usually open. Yet, the smoke is still in the ventilation system, so it gets everywhere. </p>

<p>Not denying anyone’s right to smoke - as I said, too much of a libertarian - but to me, smoking laws can be a lot like drunk-driving laws. Sure, you have the right to drink, you have the right to drive, but there comes a point where you are endangering other people. Only difference is that the health effects from secondhand smoke take so long to manifest themselves that we don’t see it as endangering others.</p>

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<p>It is disappointing that with all the evidence, supposedly intelligent people like Firewalker continue to smoke. I personally can’t imagine anything more stupid. Dr. Cooper’s studies (Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research) show that the single best thing someone can do to improve their health and reduce risk factors is to stop smoking. Not to mention that it is simply a filthy, disgusting habit.</p>

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<p>It you want to smoke and ruin your own life and health, be my guest.</p>

<p>Just don’t do it anywhere near me, not where in my restaurant, hotel or airplane. </p>

<p>I am not impinging on your civil liberties to smoke…but please don’t impair my health because of your stupidity.</p>

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<p>the best law that has recently put into effect has to be the no smoking in bars/restaurants! after living in ct and nyc, it is SO nice to come home and not have to wash your hair 5 times to get the smoke stench out of it!</p>

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<p>“Yet another reason that I’m very happy to be back living in Canada! And firewalker, you should try quitting because if you’re attending NYU this fall, you won’t be able to smoke in the dorms or in any of the NYU buildings, not to mention any restaurants, bars, or clubs in the city.”</p>

<p>That’s their official policy, but enforcement is a different issue. :slight_smile: Same goes for all those different establishments you mentioned.</p>

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<p>That’s their official policy, but enforcement is a different issue.
Since it isn’t only a legal issue but an insurance one- schools cannot afford to have thier insurance raised or canceled.
They take it pretty seriously.
Along with as more people realize smoking is a filthy habit with health repurcussions for those around them, they are less tolerant.</p>