Brimar, I see your point, but personally I can't imagine that smokers will be holing themselves up in their houses because they can't light up in public places.  As a non-smoker who grew up in a family of smokers, I'm sick of smelling it all the time.  I would have been satisfied with non-smoking sections in public places, but they are a joke since there is no real dividing walls (or filtration systems for that matter) in these buildings to keep the smoke in the smokers area.  Not trying to be mean, but if they want to stand outside in the freezing rain to support their habit, that's their choice.  BUT, if they're allowed to smoke in public buildings, what choice do I have whether to smell their habit or not?
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BAH-HUMBUG!!

Well, I think it benefits a lot of people that don't smoke by reducing or eliminating their exposure to unwanted secondhand smoke.  Myself, I don't like being around it, but it doesn't particularly bother me.  It's not exactly the greatest smell in the world either, I have friends and family that ask if I started smoking, and I have to explain that I'm around bowling alleys a lot and hope they believe me.  I understand what having an addiction is like, but there's something to be said for self control.  I'm a candy junkie, can't go a day without it, but I have a kinda painful skin irritation that's a result of too much sugar, so I've had to cut back a lot.  I know what it's like to want something so bad you can't stand it to the point of needing it so you don't go crazy, but you'd be surprised what a little willpower will do.  Saying no the first couple times is the hardest, but talking yourself down gradually starts working.  Smoking just plain isn't good for anybody, I'll never understand how people get started.
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"Fishin reminds me of a girl I was with, we went down to the lake down 'ere.  She wanted to make love on a horse, and I'd never done it, so we did it, and I'm trying to keep my balance, and she's fallin' off, then the manager at the Wal-Mart came out and unplugged 'er there.  I didn't even want to make love on the horse, I wanted to do it on the rocket ship . ."

Here in Floriday it's been that way for a few months.  At first it seemed pretty inconveniant for the smoking crowd, but honestly i think it has become pretty easy for everyone to cope with.  We don't have the problem with the weather, so people aren't worried about freezing when they need to go smoke.  I am not a smoker, but my father is and I find it much nicer being able to come home from bowling and not smelling like an ash tray.  

Mike
UCF

Here is another problem....can't please everyone all the time I guess.  what about banning smoking in the alley but allowing it in the bar?  I figure it is a given that there is smoke in a bar, one of those last places where if the smoke bothers you that much, don't go to one.   It isn't a perfect solution, but better than all over the place.

Why do smokers feel that since their smoke doesn't bother them so it shouldn't bother you? I am glad here in NYS you can't smoke anymore. If they want to smoke at home or in their car that is their business and I don't care, but when they involve me I too have a say. Being covered in second hand smoke is no less offensive than being pee'd on by a drunk. I fully understand they think that their civil rights have been violated. But, why about non-smokers rights??? You don't have to smoke you choose to I however don't know anyone who chooses to breathe, you have to. I personally don't care if smokers smoke themselves into jerky, just don't involve me.

Where did that come from Brimar?  Unless you're asking for smokes, I think that was supposed to be posted to a different topic! LOL!
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BAH-HUMBUG!!

I have to say, Im 15, and I have grown up with smoking all in my family. I think that they should ban smoking only from the center(i.e. wherever u may bowl) and allow it only at the bar. If your bowling ally does not have a bar, TOO BAD! I am sick of smelling smoke all the time, and smelling like smoke. Since I am 15, the only reason I go up to the bar(2nd story bar) is to play pool with my friends. When bowling it bothers me, annoys me, and really does not help my game,but, here in Downingtown Pennsylvania, its totally allowed, just about wherever you want.
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