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Anima

Anima

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Any smokers on the forum? Would you say that your country/region has a fair amount of smokers left, or have most given up the habit? Do you agree with smoking bans in public places?
 
Anima said:
Any smokers on the forum? Would you say that your country/region has a fair amount of smokers left, or have most given up the habit? Do you agree with smoking bans in public places?
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I smoke occasionally(cigs) I try not to though. Mostly because they don't really make me feel relaxed like they are supposed to. Maybe once a month I'll hit 3-4 cigs?
 
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Any smokers on the forum? Would you say that your country/region has a fair amount of smokers left, or have most given up the habit?
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Former smoker; its seems like since I quit, I never see smokers anymore, although back when I used to smoke (which was only a few years ago) there were a lot of them.
I think it's just that I don't go to the places where smokers congregate anymore (like behind dumpsters in piss-smelling alleys behind their places of employment).

Do you agree with smoking bans in public places?
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Yeah, I pretty much agree with it.
Out of sight, out of mind.
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I currently smoke, although I am determined to quit by Jan 1st. I don't agree with smoking bans in bars, unless this is the decision the bar owner has come to. Restaurants I can see and have gotten used to, but only if this is the businesses decision and not mandated by the local government.

I know a lot of smokers and being one myself, I don't like having my rights taken away from me. If someone wants to smoke or drink or cook their food in oil that contains trans fat, it is their decision. I hate nannyism, no matter what side of the aisle it comes from. Smoking bans are nothing short of nannyism and should not be allowed.
 
Former smoker-- pipes and cigars-- and I'm generally against smoking bans, especially in bars and truck stops.
 
Never smoked and absolutely despise the habit. I know very few smokers in my personal live...in fact I can only think of 1 person I spend any significant time with that smokes.

As much as I detest the smell of smoke, I am against all smoking bans; separate areas are sufficient.
 
Completely for smoking bans at sporting events, areas where kids are (parks, schools, the beach, sporting events) in restaurants and bars in restaurants, but not true bars. Smoked half a cigarette two or three times in my life (that was ten years ago) and I will never smoke again or hang out with anybody that smokes since I literally hate the smell of cigarettes and how they stink up my clothes. Additionally, I think that smokers that toss butts out the window of their car are about the most disgusting people on the planet and they should be imprisoned. Seriously.
 
Cigarettes are one of the most vile and peutrid things on this planet.


that said, Cigars are one of the finest gifts of harmony of man and nature.



smoking bans are wrong. freedom is a bitch like that.
 
Bodhisattva said:
Completely for smoking bans at sporting events, areas where kids are (parks, schools, the beach, sporting events) in restaurants and bars in restaurants, but not true bars. Smoked half a cigarette two or three times in my life (that was ten years ago) and I will never smoke again or hang out with anybody that smokes since I literally hate the smell of cigarettes and how they stink up my clothes. Additionally, I think that smokers that toss butts out the window of their car are about the most disgusting people on the planet and they should be imprisoned. Seriously.
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Try getting hit by one while riding a motorcycle.


Mirrors have been busted for it...... :cool:
 
I smoke i dont believe smoking bans should be in place in what i would call real bars.It should be the business owners choice.People always wrap up their anti smoking arguments with false concerns about the health of bar staff and such but their real thoughts are "i dont like the smell thus im in favour of legislation to withhold others freedom to suit my personnel tastes"
 
I smoke occasionally, mostly in clubs and places like that. I go through about a pack every 2 weeks so not a super serious habit. I enjoy one most right after smoking something else... :cool:
 
I smoke, secretly. Not often but often enough. I tell myself we all have our vices. It's disgusting but I love it too much to give it up completely. I'm no longer a "regular" smoker but I'm regular enough that I can't pretend to be a non-smoker.

I'm kind of like Obama. you know? Really good and quite ****ty at the same time. :mrgreen:
 
I quit smoking last December and goddamn I want a cig so bad. I'm about *this* close to picking it back up again.

I disagree with smoking bans 100%.
 
I disagree with smoking bans so strongly that I really really want to see someone FIGHT over their property rights. Physically Defeat anyone attempting to close their business. If I heard it was going on in my town, I think I and my deer rifle would go down there and help that citizen and property owner. Sadly enough, not one bar owner in Omaha has any guts whatsoever. We all live in a police state now. Fool yourself if you want, but how is this NOT a police state these days ? Cops word is worth more than yours in court, isn't it "citizen" ? Nice bill of rights "citizen", pardon the cops while they go around it with the Patriot Act. Cops got so many rules, they know you're always breakin one, so they can ride roughshod over anyone and everyone. Got your seatbelt on ? Doin one mile an hour over the Limit ? Like a non-mainstream drug ? We live in a police state and I am so sick of it I could puke. Until citizens tell cops "NO, Leave me the hell alone!!" and back it with violence, and are backed up by a jury, Cops and Their Gestapo Bosses will continue to ratchet up the oppression. Can someone tell me one way in which America is not meeting the definition of Police State ?? I don't claim to have a definition on hand or in mind, but can anyone tell me anymore that America is far away from what their idea of the term Police State encompasses ??
 
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Hee hee hee We all know how I feel about smoking. I HATE smoking. I have no tolerance for smokers. I would leave my husband if he ever took up smoking (which is a worse offense to cheating on me). I fully and 100% support smoking bans anywhere and everywhere. Yes, I mean that.
 
aps said:
I fully and 100% support smoking bans anywhere and everywhere. Yes, I mean that.
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Why do you think it is ok for you to take away someone elses property rights ? I am pretty convinced at this point that you suck, and if that is your respect for another's property, I think if I met you on the street, I would push you down and take your stuff :) Why should I respect YOUR property rights if you don't respect others ?
 
Voidwar said:
Why do you think it is ok for you to take away someone elses property rights ? I am pretty convinced at this point that you suck, and if that is your respect for another's property, I think if I met you on the street, I would push you down and take your stuff :) Why should I respect YOUR property rights if you don't respect others ?
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Because your property rights as a smoker infringe on my property rights. It's that simple. If you think I suck, I couldn't care less.
 
CaptainCourtesy said:
Never smoked and absolutely despise the habit. I know very few smokers in my personal live...in fact I can only think of 1 person I spend any significant time with that smokes.

As much as I detest the smell of smoke, I am against all smoking bans; separate areas are sufficient.
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That's my position exactly.
 
aps said:
Because your property rights as a smoker infringe on my property rights. It's that simple. If you think I suck, I couldn't care less.
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If I own a bar for years, and I live in the apartment on top of it, then your property rights never enter into it. If you don't like smoke, stay the hell out of MY property, you square.

People who supported these bans are scum who ignore others property rights.
 
Voidwar said:
If I own a bar for years, and I live in the apartment on top of it, then your property rights never enter into it. If you don't like smoke, stay the hell out of MY property, you square.

People who supported these bans are scum who ignore others property rights.
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I suck, and I'm scum. I have no problem with name calling when it comes to the disgusting habit of smoking.
 
aps said:
Hee hee hee We all know how I feel about smoking. I HATE smoking. I have no tolerance for smokers. I would leave my husband if he ever took up smoking (which is a worse offense to cheating on me). I fully and 100% support smoking bans anywhere and everywhere. Yes, I mean that.
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Obama smokes



:lol: :2wave:
 
I’m a former smoker that is for separate areas of restaurants, preferably enclosed separate areas, where the smoke won’t infiltrate where us “militant ex-smokers” are eating.
 
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