November 22, 2009
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LOD- I get what you are trying to say. That its not right (Gov) to tell business owners to ban smoking, but rather to let them make their own business decisions whether it be smoke or nonsmoking. But what I am trying to say, is because there are too many smokers that do not respect others or smoke responsibly and with considerations, that it will eventually come down the pipes with a smoking ban especially since smoking/second hand smoke has been proven to be harmful.
While I would enjoy the freedoms (personally) that a smoking ban would allow for my family, I wish it weren't at the expense of a forced ban. I wish people would just take their smoke outside and away from the entrance. I wish people with little ones in the household would not force it upon the children. Have you tried to go in Heartland? You have to go through a fog just to get in. Funny thing though, there is a ban there.
I wish alot of things though.
Good day LOD. I have a house to clean and Thanksgiving to plan.
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"You, nor the federal government, have any right to tell any private company to ban smoking"
But thats whats gonna happen LOD. Precisely because of people who think like you and think it is alright to puff in someone's elses space.
Is it legal? Sure-for now. Your right to smoke in public places. Is it rude, obnxious, and inconsiderate to do so? You bet it is in particular in family environments. If somkers would just be responsible smokers, maybe it wouldnt come to a ban. But sadly, there are too many aren't respectful with their habit.
Pops, I agree with you on what you said.
People should have a reasonable expectation that they can go to public places and not have their health jeopardized. Simple as that.
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happyhound-your theory could be applied to pediphiles and a multitude of other deviant sex. In the end, it is a choice.
I don't understand it, I don't agree with it, but I'm not the one they answer to for it. I wouldn't disown a friend or my child or someone I cared about for it. It is possible not to judge but also disagree with a lifestyle.
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Definitely good news. Great to see a company bringing jobs to St. Joseph instead of outsourcing things to Kansas City unlike the other big employer in town.
Way to go Boehringer! Thanks.
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courtyvet- now I will say RIGHT ON. Common courtesy...respect...consideration.
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"I will not compromise my liberties in the name of compromise."
But when your perceived liberties impinge on anothers, there should be compromise or you risk losing said liberty.
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Cuz you luv me thats why. :P
I was trying to be funny about the meds because I read that from someone else the other day. My bad. I'll retract that.
Veering off course sort of, but what you said about that being child abuse, which I do-again-agree with, but is it in the eyes of the law? I really do not think anything can or would be done about that, otherwise I would call if so. Those poor kids. At least let them grow up and give them the option ya know.
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I here brother, I'm here. But, I do have other things I am multitasking so forgive me if I take a piss break.
Did you fail to read where we at least AGREE in that all smokers are not animals? I notice you like to pick and twist words to fit your needs.
Your eyes are foresaking you...or your memory, but I can understand you are without meds. LOL. But please reread or refresh your memory. I did not say "right on"...I said "You go". Another case and point of you twisting.
PS: I told ya what you wanted, but I have no control over your understanding or lack of. Why are so unwilling to compromise?
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Heritage - agree.
I remember having to speak up to a table of college aged kids/young adults and asked them to pipe it down on the F-bombs because I was at the table next to them with little ones.
Is it illegal to curse? No. But again, is it morally right to let them F-bomb drop all over the place within earshot of little ones? NO, not acceptable...same thing I'm trying to say about smoking. Smoke and curse all you want, in your own ear and air space or simply away from others...especially in family environments. Just common courtesy...what is wrong with that?
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drbjr-C'mon now. MM clearly said he smoked outside due to family health. Can you not respect him for that? He is also trying to quit. Even better. Even I realize smoking can be an addiction and is hard to quit. At least he is trying to and being respectful to others by smoking out of their way.
Oh man, thats twice now!
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