Should People Be Allowed To Smoke In Public ?

Yes but in designated areas, same in bars and restaurants. I always sat in the smoking area to avoid people with their obnoxious kids so now we try to sit near the bar so they can't have the kids around. I'm sick of all this anti smoking crap, just another politically correct tool to crush personal freedom.

Went to a party Saturday night. These are people I ride with. We're all cigar smokers. What usually happens is the womenfolk gather in one romm and talk about us guys, as we go outside and smoke cigars.

There were a couple guys that brought their kids. So, as we are all sitting in the backyard smoking cigars, one guy's 20 year old daughter came outside and sat down beside him. Then, she proceeded to fake cough and fan at the cigar smoke for an hour.

Why would she come out to where we were and go all drama queen on us? Kind of plssed me off.

Personally, I am going to smioke cigars. I am going to try and keep it away from non-smokers, but, if they don't like it, don't come out to where I am smoking. I'm not putting it out, because you don't like it.

Went to a party Saturday night. These are people I ride with. We're all cigar smokers. What usually happens is the womenfolk gather in one romm and talk about us guys, as we go outside and smoke cigars.

There were a couple guys that brought their kids. So, as we are all sitting in the backyard smoking cigars, one guy's 20 year old daughter came outside and sat down beside him. Then, she proceeded to fake cough and fan at the cigar smoke for an hour.

Why would she come out to where we were and go all drama queen on us? Kind of plssed me off.

Personally, I am going to smioke cigars. I am going to try and keep it away from non-smokers, but, if they don't like it, don't come out to where I am smoking. I'm not putting it out, because you don't like it.

She was being passive agressive. :-) I agree with you 100 percent.

smoking should be illegal...period

I am all for freedom and for the government staying out of your choices, but when the consequences of your choice are put on other people who didn't have any say in the matter then those people should be protected. You want to smoke fine. But everyone else around you shouldn't be forced to breathe in your smoke. You want to get drunk, fine but don't get in a car and potentially endanger other people's lives.

Individuals always have a say .. I do not smoke , think it is putrid to be honest , but I can up and leave anytime I want or choose to enter establishments that have smokers or non smokers... In a Capitalistic Society if there is such a strong demand ( a Niche ) for non smoking only establishments it could have been done and been very profitable... There are always solutions outside our government to deal with the majority of social issues, but for some they feel infringing on the rights of those they do not agree with or subscribe makes more sense, I am not one of those people!

p.s. Sync ... there are many worse carcinogens in the city air most of us breath everyday ... and 2nd hand smoke should be the least of your worries ...

I was at The Eagles concert last week and chuckled when I thought back to all of the smoked filled concerts I’ve been to. They don’t even use lighters anymore at the start of the concert, they use cell phones. Times have changed and I think smokers have to find private places to smoke now and don’t complain about the smoke if you invaded a smokers area. lol.

Yes. Just don't be an *kitten*. Should people be allowed to have their cars idle while waiting in parking lots? Should people be allowed to have little bonfires and roast marshmallows?

I smoked for 37 years and quit.
Can't stand the smell of it now.
Friends come over they smoke outside.

Like mentioned before leave it up to businesses to decide.
I don't need new State or Federal laws!

I am all for freedom and for the government staying out of your choices, but when the consequences of your choice are put on other people who didn't have any say in the matter then those people should be protected. You want to smoke fine. But everyone else around you shouldn't be forced to breathe in your smoke. You want to get drunk, fine but don't get in a car and potentially endanger other people's lives.

Edit: I should be clear that I am talking about public places. In your own home, friends house, etc it's the person's rules and if I want to be there I will suck it up and ignore it or say sorry I'd love to come to your party but can't stand the smoke. Businesses often have their employees to think of even if the patrons don't mind.

This ^^^^

I really don't care if someone's smoking outside. As long as I'm not trapped in a room filled with smoke I'm ok.

You know whats a huge pet peeve for me?

Sitting in my car in traffic and having to inhale second hand smoke from another car.

Truth of the matter is though there really is no way to regulate it.

Cigarettes should just be banned in my opinion. Stop making them and people will stop smoking them.

Yes. Just don't be an *kitten*. Should people be allowed to have their cars idle while waiting in parking lots? Should people be allowed to have little bonfires and roast marshmallows?

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Restaurant patio is not "public", so the restaurant gets to decide.

"Public" in general? Outside? Sure.

I would smoke in public even if it weren't allowed. I am considerate, but I won't be told I can't smoke anywhere outside. I never smoke near the entrance/exit of a building, always get as far from people as I can (if there's too large of a crowd I wait) if I am smoking and someone's kid comes walking by I will move out of the way or put it out, and I throw my butts in the trash if there isn't an ash tray. I do my best to make sure my smoking isn't bothering anyone else, but saying it shouldn't be allowed is ridiculous.

All of that being said, I am hoping to quit soon lol

I think it was wrong when our government made smoking in eating establishments illegal. If it was truly an issue with the majority then businesses would have adapted on their own or go out of business. However, the minority seems to have the loudest voice in governerment right now. They do not understand individual rights is meant to work in both directions instead of just their own. If the

Now, do not get me wrong, I actually enjoy going out to a restaurant now and not having to inhale smoke. Lets face it, smoking and non smoking areas did not work that well. I enjoy going into a hotel room and not having to worry about that nasty second hand smoke smell that just clings to everything.

I personally think if smokers understood how bad it actually smells they would not do it around non-smokers. I used to be a smoker and I can tell you I didn't realize how bad it stank. Both my parents and siblings all still smoke. The house just reeks and even after only an hour in their houses my clothes just reek of stale second hand smoke. I did not realize how bad it was till at least a year or two after I quit smoking.

So, to answer the OP question. The government should not get involved with banning smoking in public places.