Votes
What do you think about a proposed ban on smoking in public places such as restaurants, bars and workplaces?
March 3, 2010
Roberta Lehmann ( in ) says...
As much as I hate government interfering with our lives, I love the smoking ban. Going out in Lawrence is so nice without smelling cigarette smoke at your table while eating.
Heather Noble ( in ) says...
I think it is a great thing. We have gotten so used to it living near Lawrence.
Amy Bichelmeyer ( in ) says...
I agree with the ban. Perhaps it will discourage young people from starting to smoke and encourage smokers to quit.
Emily Dahlem ( in ) says...
I think the proposal should read in “ALL” public places. Also, that it would include casinos. So, I guess I’m saying that Gov. Parkinson does not sign the proposal and that a new one should be drawn up to include the above statement of mine.
Comments
crazyredneckmomma4 (Angie Lee) says…
would like to comment on the smoke free campus situation in eudora. i respect the wishes of other to have all school grounds smoke free. but what i do in my personal vehicle is my business. you cannot tell me not to smoke in my car. for the lady that addressed me this morning about the issue..... its not like i was standing outside of my car smoking and i did not throw the butt on the ground, i was in my car. mind your own business. take up a hobby or something and stop bothering the people who smoke.
barbnmarsh2000 (anonymous) replies…
i agree. what u do in your car should be your business. i wonder if that person who was upset about the smoke was wearing perfume. perfume makes me deathly sick. would she like someone telling her to stop wearing perfume? maybe a ban of wearing perfume in public should be looked at...just saying...
RUBO (Rubens Sayegh) says…
Hi folks!
When I was in Eudora (Dec 1972 - Mar 1973) I used to smoke a lot! But now, we have the same thing "down here" (Sao Paulo - Brasil) and, besides all the complains, everybody agrees and respect. Even me! I quit smoking 6 months ago...
midgey4u (janay besser) says…
im a smoker but agree on the ban; other people, especially children should not be subjected to my bad habit when they are out eating or rying to enjoy themselfs. and i too do not like the government involved in our personal lifes or decisions..thats why i am also for gay marriage, a womans right to an abortion, and the practicing of the faith you beleive in even if it is different than mine, as long as it isnt hurting anyone.
thats what our country is founded on right? and as far as i know this still is the good old U S of A
Ja'ny Besser
frogalfb3 (anonymous) says…
I also agree with the ban. I also used to smoke and understand how much a person who smokes wants that cigarette. I now have children and have not smoked for many years. Smoking is so bad for the health of the smoker and the health of the people around that person. So we may not be able to stop all people from smoking but my children should have the right to go out in public and not have to come home smelling like a cigarette and have their health effected. Second and third hand smoke increase the risks of stillbirth and SIDS. I don't think someone should smoke in their car with their children b/c even the older children are at risk of having lower immune systems due to second hand smoke but that is the choice of the parent. So I do agree with a public ban and educating the public about the effects to the people they live with by smoking in homes and cars but harrassing them about it does not help.
jspacy48 (Jennifer P. Allen) says…
I think the ban stinks, i am a smoker and i will contiune to smoke,to heck with you non smokers and reformed smokers, the law has taken awayanother freedom of choice
jayrayzdup (anonymous) says…
Smoking is BAD news. I quit 4 years ago and am so thankful that i did. Second hand smoke is twice as dangerous because it is not filtered. And cigarettes stink. So I agree with the smoking ban in public places. i don't want to breathe second hand smoke and don't want my kids breathing it as well. People who smoke can not smell the stench as us non-smokers do, they don't have a clue until they stop and there smelling recovers to a normal state. Why do people want to do something that is bad for there health. I am all for the smoking ban.