Red Barn Angus said:
Legislating away somebody else's rights is getting to be a real fad. Let's make all forms of liquor illegal or let's make all forms of gambling illegal. Every time somebody doesn't like something they want a law against it. Pretty soon there will be no rights left and not nearly enough people to enforce all the laws we have. With the caliber of folks we have making the laws I don't want them legislating away my rights...and I could give a hoot about the smoking bans. I just don't like the trend and the desire some, particularly politicians, have to play God.
I disagree totally...first off you write:
Let's make all forms of liquor illegal or let's make all forms of gambling illegal.
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Well liquor when it involves hurting others it is illegal.....Your suggesting driving after drinking is ok? I think when your actions negativly affect others,rules should be in places.....Gambling to has rules that keep it from hurting others , and as it should have these rules,just ask micheal vick.
Every time somebody doesn't like something they want a law against it. Pretty soon there will be no rights left and not nearly enough people to enforce all the laws we have.
I think any time one persons actions can directly affect the health of those around them in a negative manner,something needs to be done....People have known for ever that second hand smoke was unhealthy,yet they still smoked on busses,planes and resturants...
could you imagine taking you child to Mcdonalds for an ice cream cone and to enjoy a half hour playing on the indoor slides and adventure playground,if it was full of smokers?If smokers cared enough before to not put thier habit on to the public,then there would be no need for laws against such behavior........
Imagine how many cold and flue viruses leave a sick smoker each time they blow that crap out of them for all the world to breath...
I agree with you on one point......Politicians today drop the ball on polluters by accepting pay outs and such....
I guess the pressure from the public is stronger then the amount of dollars that tabaco companies could pay out..If it was not,you could bet smoking in public buildings would be bought and paid for by now....
With the caliber of folks we have making the laws I don't want them legislating away my rights...and I could give a hoot about the smoking bans. I just don't like the trend and the desire some, particularly politicians, have to play God
Smoking is not a right,breathing fresh air is.....