Well, lately there has been more discussions in states as to ban smoking tobacco in public places or not. One of the states under review now for the ban is Maryland.
The thing that’s different with Maryland’s ban on smoking is the fact that it’s not allowed in ANY public establishments at all. This is going to be highly enforced very soon, including in places such as bars and clubs as well.
In other recent news, another state that has been pushing bills to put a ban on smoking while driving came into effect in Washington state. They are trying to make it where it’s illegal to smoke in your car while a children is around. Personally, I’m all for this one! Second-hand smoke to a child is very dangerous and can cause hazardous health problems.
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January 21, 2008 at 8:55 am
I support bans in public places. In private, though, people should be able to smoke as they like. I’m undecided when it comes to semi-private places, like cars. On the one hand, the person is in their personal property, where they should be able to do whatever they like. However, that property is usually in a public area…and then there are the possibilities of second-hand smoke for passengers. I suppose a conditional ban like the one in Washington is all right.
There wouldn’t need to be bans on smoking if people would just realize that it’s not exactly good for them…
January 21, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Very good point Cody! And that’s what most peoples problem is. They don’t realize that it’s not only bad for them, but also bad for everyone else around that person.