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New York City Smokers: To Ban or Not to Ban?The proposed ban on outdoor smoking in New York City - Will it become reality or go up in a puff of smoke? An ex-smoker offers the pros and cons for both sides.- The Public Smoking Ban: How Effective is It?Does a public smoking ban really improve the health of non-smokers? Find out what a new research report shows.
- North Carolina to Ban Public Smoking in Restaurants and BarsThe state Senate granted final approval to a public smoking ban in most North Carolina restaurants and bars on Monday. A final ban is likely to soon pass the legislature and be signed by the governor.
- Should Smoking be Allowed in Public?Most Americans believe smoking in public should be allowed because they think the government is trying to control them, while others believe they should not have to be subjected to secondhand smoke.
- Regulations on Environmental Tobacco Smoke in the Public SpherePublic smoking and the regulation thereof is explored. Governmental regulation and the rights of individuals are considered. Civil liberties play an important role in deciding whether or not public smoking is legal or not.
Why Public Smoking Bans Are Not DiscriminationIn recent months, a number of cities and states have passed laws banning public smoking. Smokers are prohibited from lighting up on public property and in many businesses, including restaurants. These smoking bans have caused quite a stir.- Public Smoking Areas: Like Going Hunting with Dick CheneyThere is absolutely no reasonable argument against banning smoking in all public places. Standing around a smoker is tantamount to standing around a blind man shooting off a loaded six-shooter.
- Fight Heats Up Regarding Public SmokingOne measure to target public smoking in Fort Worth, TX. A lawmaker's goal to make virtually every indoor workplace in Texas non-smoking.
Why Ban Smoking in Public Places?: Arguments in FavorAs more cities and states consider public smoking bans, we must continue to grapple pro and con arguments. If you intuitively support smoking curtailment but need some logical support, here are some brief arguments in favor of smoking bans.- Thank You for Not SmokingThe reasons people should stop smoking in ALL public places!!! Health reasons that will alarm some of you as they did me. This is a serious matter. Smokers are slowly killing people. They are like murders but legal ones. Smoking in public needs to STOP!
- The World Wide Crack Down on Indoor SmokingSmoking indoors is being banned in many places and it is likely to be banned in many more places in the years to come.
- Indianapolis International Airport Prohibits Smoking: Who's Next on the List?Indianapolis International Airport bans smoking anywhere on the property. How many airports will follow their lead?
Public Smoking Ban Claims Another State: ArizonaIn November the voters voted and as of today, May 1st, Arizona joins a growing legion of states to ban smoking in enclosed public areas.