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I agree FD, I think the whole concept is just so hypocritical it's pathetic. I guess the bright side is from what I hear these "smoking bans" actually tend to improve a smokers environment. I hear even in the model city of Lawrence smoking is still allowed. The smoking ban is working because both sides of the issue are happy.

Before the ban smokers would slip out front to have a quick smoke where they were seen by the anti-smokers and exposed to the elements. Now smokers go to places like their cars, or as in the case of the Wichita hospital, in the parking garage, and smoke. The anti-smokers are happy because they don't see those damn filthy smokers, and the smokers are happy because they don't have to smoke outside, and get a longer break.

Bring on the ban cause baby it's cold outside.

Point is we have regulations now that aren't enforced so why create more? If business owners were to enforce current regulation we... well forget that idea, the anti-smoker types will complain no matter what.

Has our drug laws stopped people using drugs or innocent people being hurt by them? Has our theft laws stopped thefts or innocent people being hurt by them? Has our immigration laws stopped illegal immigration or innocent people being hurt by them? If these people really gave a shit they would address the cause of the problem not the results.

Obesity cost more in health care in one year than second hand smoke does in ten. Alcohol cost more in innocent lives in one year than second hand smoke does in ten. The plan has already failed, again. The idea of stopping the new generation from taking up smoking and letting the old die off has failed. Smoking is once again on the rise with young people.

Have you actually ever read the study on second hand smoke? Do you realize there is no direct connection to most of the so called second hand smoke deaths/health problems and second hand smoke? The actual evidence that can be linked to second hand smoke health problems and death is very small. The problem is, like Michael Moore's movie, people will believe what they want to believe. If they want it to be true is doesn't take much proof for them to believe it.

As far as the casino not in the city. Thats the problem, people don't think beyond today. Do you really believe the casino will never be in the city limits?

The real danger of second hand smoke is that being blown up the public a$$.