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Mon Nov-13-06 03:29 AM
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| 61. keep this up - and you'll drive me to join the libertarian party |
| -Should smoking be banned in the US? |
Tiggeroshii |
Nov-11-06 05:04 PM |
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I'm sure it's as good an idea as alcohol prohibition and the Drug War. eom |
Mythsaje |
Nov-11-06 05:05 PM |
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Public places, not private...n/t |
Virginia Dare |
Nov-11-06 05:05 PM |
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Public ENCLOSED spaces nt |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Nov-11-06 05:08 PM |
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I could probably live with that, although... |
Virginia Dare |
Nov-11-06 05:11 PM |
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works for me |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Nov-11-06 05:35 PM |
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The Oakland Colosseum has been smoke free for 10 years, now |
augie38 |
Nov-11-06 06:13 PM |
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For the Most Part, Except When There Is Close Seating - But Designate An Area |
we can do it |
Nov-11-06 05:19 PM |
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I no longer smoke but... |
stepnw1f |
Nov-11-06 05:09 PM |
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Banned cocaine, got crack. Banned opium, got heroin. |
skids |
Nov-11-06 05:10 PM |
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People would mainline nicotine |
Jed Dilligan |
Nov-11-06 05:12 PM |
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Banned cigarettes, got snuff |
klook |
Nov-11-06 05:14 PM |
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More freedom, not less. Always. |
Fuzz |
Nov-11-06 05:10 PM |
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Unfortunately second hand smoke is a very real health hazard... |
Virginia Dare |
Nov-11-06 05:13 PM |
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No helps prevent parkinson's and helps deal with it |
The Straight Story |
Nov-11-06 05:11 PM |
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well THIS is an Intelligent thread |
matcom |
Nov-11-06 05:12 PM |
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No |
tammywammy |
Nov-11-06 05:14 PM |
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I quit smoking 5 years ago...but if they ban smoking, next it will |
onecent |
Nov-11-06 05:16 PM |
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Should smoking threads be banned on DU? |
American Jesus |
Nov-11-06 05:17 PM |
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I for one would support a smoking "ghetto forum" n/t |
skids |
Nov-11-06 06:41 PM |
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If a city wishes it, that's ok. Not state level or fed level, though. |
blurp |
Nov-11-06 05:18 PM |
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No, but its use should be limited in public accomodations. (n/t) |
kiahzero |
Nov-11-06 05:18 PM |
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No - we've already seen how well Prohibition and drug bans have worked! |
LeftishBrit |
Nov-11-06 05:20 PM |
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Yes and anyone caught with tobacco should go to prison. |
MrSlayer |
Nov-11-06 05:21 PM |
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Outside of your private residence, it should be banned |
meisje |
Nov-11-06 05:27 PM |
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NO! |
Swamp Rat |
Nov-11-06 05:27 PM |
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California has lived with smoking bans in public |
lapfog_1 |
Nov-11-06 05:29 PM |
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I agree |
Raine |
Nov-11-06 06:57 PM |
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Alcohol should be banned. Having to sit next |
lumpy |
Nov-12-06 09:38 AM |
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Nevertheless |
Raine |
Nov-12-06 06:26 PM |
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You apparently have never lived in Colorado |
lapfog_1 |
Nov-13-06 03:19 AM |
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I like the "no smoking" in doors. And I"m a smoker |
Spangle |
Nov-11-06 07:03 PM |
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It's good to live in CA |
lapfog_1 |
Nov-11-06 07:31 PM |
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Same here in Florida |
Spangle |
Nov-12-06 08:28 AM |
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You can't restrict it next to hospital doors. |
tinfoilinfor2005 |
Nov-12-06 09:05 AM |
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That's it. Come and take away my 66 year old father and put him in shackles. |
readmoreoften |
Nov-11-06 05:30 PM |
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It's a money thing. They will never make smoking illegal in the |
spenbax |
Nov-11-06 05:31 PM |
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only for cars & factories nt |
sweetheart |
Nov-11-06 05:32 PM |
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In enclosed public spaces, absolutely - I had an aunt who was on oxygen even |
codjh9 |
Nov-11-06 05:33 PM |
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Only From Public Buildings |
Southpawkicker |
Nov-11-06 05:35 PM |
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I wonder how much does smoking cost |
augie38 |
Nov-11-06 06:10 PM |
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HELL NO, and I HATE smoking. |
Alexander |
Nov-11-06 06:13 PM |
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Yup.. and red meat, trans-fats, coffee, cars |
walldude |
Nov-11-06 06:52 PM |
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Oh man, the election is over. Do we really need to do this now? |
Bunny |
Nov-11-06 06:56 PM |
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Do the people who wish to ban cigarettes understand... |
hayu_lol |
Nov-11-06 07:04 PM |
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There's a lady at my work... |
phusion |
Nov-11-06 06:59 PM |
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Maybe it's the cloud of smoke |
BadgerKid |
Nov-11-06 10:16 PM |
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Sure. After we ban cars that emit more pollutants than cigarettes. n/t |
in_cog_ni_to |
Nov-11-06 07:03 PM |
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Could we not focus on our differences for just ONE week? |
Bluebear |
Nov-11-06 07:04 PM |
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Jesus. Fucking. Christ. What a goddamned stupid question. |
karlrschneider |
Nov-11-06 07:07 PM |
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but how will i ever get smoked salmon again? |
NuttyFluffers |
Nov-11-06 07:28 PM |
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And the Great Smoky Mountains. Gone. |
SheWhoMustBeObeyed |
Nov-11-06 10:18 PM |
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Of course not, what a ridiculous idea |
WindRavenX |
Nov-11-06 10:19 PM |
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What? 19% of DU'ers in this poll are nico-fascists??? |
Seabiscuit |
Nov-11-06 10:21 PM |
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If Only There Could Be A Ban On Stupidity. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Nov-11-06 10:22 PM |
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Yes. Let's "stamp out" stupidity. |
Seabiscuit |
Nov-11-06 10:23 PM |
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Smoking Nazi's in Ohio just passed a ban on Nov 7th |
NoBushSpokenHere |
Nov-11-06 11:23 PM |
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Administrations commiting crimes against the constitution |
mmonk |
Nov-11-06 11:25 PM |
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No, but lets ban politicians from getting free vacations from the tobacco lobby. |
EdwardM |
Nov-12-06 12:10 AM |
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How about if the US federal government gives fair market value to |
Boojatta |
Nov-12-06 09:19 AM |
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This drive for banning cigarette smoking is ridiculous |
lumpy |
Nov-12-06 09:51 AM |
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keep this up - and you'll drive me to join the libertarian party |
radfringe |
Nov-13-06 03:29 AM |
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