OPINION: Should Smoking Really Be Banned Everywhere?

By Suzanne Venker , Author - June 09, 2009

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My heart bleeds for smokers, and not just because I used to be one. It's just a terrible time to be a smoker. God forbid a person wants to light up anywhere in public -- even outside. Ten tables away from a nonsmoker. Blowing in the other direction. With a smokeless ashtray. I'll never forget my shock several years ago when I was in Manhattan with my husband. It had been several years since we had been there (babies have a way of stunting travel) and during that time the city had banned ... Read the Full Article
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OPINION: Should Smoking Really Be Banned Everywhere?
  • illusion
    Ridiculous

    No, smoking shouldn't be banned everywhere as long as people are polluting my lungs with their SUVs filled with screaming brats and their offensive colognes and perfumes.

    Actually, people should be thrilled with smokers as we pay a huge tax on our filthy habit (which taxes benefit you) higher insurance rates (which help foot the bill for your medical procedures).

    Give us a break for crying out loud. Hold your breath as you walk by a smoker if it bothers you that bad. I have to hold my breath every time I walk by an Abercrombie & Fitch or a the perfume section of a department store. Get over it.

    - illusionUS June 9, 2009 2:27PM

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