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fatbob, I think you skimmed what I wrote and then responded. I tried very hard to make it clear I am upset about the amount of abuse that smokers get in relation to other people with other addictions. Furthermore, my father is an alcoholic, please don't ever try to tell me that drinkers don't harm the kids in their house. Even when they aren't abusive drunks, they still cause harm.

The original question "Are the other addictions somehow more acceptable? Are they any less destructive?" was there to illustrate that. I'm sorry you did not understand that point.

Please read my entire post before you get on to me about my views on smoking in places non smokers would be expected to be. I was VERY plain on my views on those SPECIFIC bans.

Again, my only problem is with the fact that these bans keep getting more and more broad, and are now including places that in NO WAY protect nonsmokers from my second hand smoke. The only problem I had with the original bans, not smoking in restaraunts or workplaces etc, without proper ventilation, was that I was pretty sure it was just a matter of time that the laws would be expanded upon. I've given examples of what is happening here and in California to show why it is that I fear this.

Again, make whatever law you think you need to in order to protect your SAFETY. Do not make laws that are simply about enforcing your will on others without being able to show a health benifit. My smoking outdoors does not harm you in anyway at all, or at least not nearly as much as your average everyday SUV.

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