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Old 06-09-2007, 06:57 AM   #60 (permalink)
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Smoking in public places is wrong. You are subjecting people to 2nd hand smoking, which studies show is worse than smoking itself. Banning smoking in public places is a good thing. Some cities are banning smoking completely, this is a good thing. The country will be healthier. Now if only we could get rid of chocolate and McDonalds...
I agree. Smoking should be banned in public buildings, meaning those that belong to the people through the government. This is already the case. You cannot smoke in state, federal or even local governmental buildings.

However, do not confuse private establishments with public places. Private establishments have the right to freedom of association. If this means associating with patrons that smoke, any demand for any other action is unconstitutional.

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