I don't know if you smoke or not. If you don't, more power to you. If you do, I hope you'll be able to quit someday soon. I can tell you it is not easy, but it can be done. I've been smoke free since 1/1/2000. Prior to that, I had smoked for over 20 years.
Nothing to do with today's post.
What today's post is about is trying to make public gathering areas smoke-free. I'm not into government regulation for much of anything, but in this case, I'll make an exception. That's because many smokers will not voluntarily stop smoking in public places. Don't misunderstand; I have no problem with smokers doing their thing in their own homes. But don't make me gag and make my wife physically ill while standing in line at the movie theatre.
Anyway, if you'd like to help us here in Virginia, please visit this link and do what you feel best. That link is primarily for Virginia. To learn how you can help in your area/state with the smoking issue and many other things from the heart, please visit The American Heart Association.
You'll feel good and you might make this world a little bit better for all of us.
Thoughts?
Pax,
Nelson
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Smokin'!
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2 comments:
actually, even though I'm a smoker I agree with the bans. I do think smoking areas should be offered to those still addicted to the demon weed- if the government are going to outlaw smoking in public completely then they ought to make them illegal or stop relying on the tax money at the very least. However, smokers need to be segregated. It's not fair that someone that isn't a smoker has to breathe in someone else's smoke. They haven't chosen to smoke and they end up going home smelling unnecesarily. As a smoker I am really cautious about being around others unless they have said it's fine.
It's just polite...
That being said, I do think that if the issue is the general smell and annoyance then an ordinance should also be given to the amount of cologne some people wear too. I'm JUST as sickened by THOSE smells AND made to sneeze while walking around the mall! LOL!!
Oh my yes! Wouldn't that be nice if it were possible?
Thanks both for your conscientiousness as a smoker and for your comment!
Pax,
N.
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