Should/Can smoking be outlawed in outdoor places

[Grumpy]

The city of Ann Arbor Michigan has outlawed smoking in nearly all outdoor parks. They even outlawed electronic smokes which I found to be odd.

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

The city of Ann Arbor Michigan has outlawed smoking in nearly all outdoor parks. They even outlawed electronic smokes which I found to be odd.

I can understand parks...they are family oriented space.

I do not know enough about electronic smoke to comment on it, but as an ex smoker I know the tobacco stuff is nasty.

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

The city of Ann Arbor Michigan has outlawed smoking in nearly all outdoor parks. They even outlawed electronic smokes which I found to be odd.

Have you been reading about eCigarettes lately?

As far as outlawing smoking in any area where the public congregates, I'm all for it. Standing next to a smoker at a bus stop or sitting next to one for several hours at an outdoor concert is unpleasant and essentially as dangerous as being next to a smoker indoors.

[Grumpy]

E-Smokes pretty much release a water vapor.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by Boreas

Have you been reading about eCigarettes lately?

As far as outlawing smoking in any area where the public congregates, I'm all for it. Standing next to a smoker at a bus stop or sitting next to one for several hours at an outdoor concert is unpleasant and essentially as dangerous as being next to a smoker indoors.

I have and ive used them on and off for years. There are so many conflicting studies on them. Depends on which side of the isle released it.

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

I have and ive used them on and off for years. There are so many conflicting studies on them. Depends on which side of the isle released it.

I smoked cigarettes for about 30 years and I'm still here but that doesn't mean they're safe or that they won't be what eventually does me in.

[Pio1980]

I quit tobacco cold turkey 10 years ago after a quad bypass. It was my time to make the change in spite of the craving-reward cycle of enjoyment/addiction.

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[Tom Joad]

I'm for outlawing it everywhere except right next to a dempsey dumpster, which you have to maintain contact with at least one hand at all times while you're smoking. In addition it should be a felony not to field strip your butt after you're done.

[icenine]

I smoked from 1982-1992, then quit for 9 years, and smoked from 2001-2008 or so (being on a ship for 3 years and then going to Iraq lead me back). I even inhaled the smokes...but I could always quit on a dime for some reason. I was smoking half a pack to a pack a day. I don't want to go back because I can smell the bad smell when I interact with people who do smoke. I think passing a law against smoking outside is sort of unenforceable. I am sure the local police think they have another headache to worry about.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by Tom Joad

I'm for outlawing it everywhere except right next to a dempsey dumpster, which you have to maintain contact with at least one hand at all times while you're smoking. In addition it should be a felony not to field strip your butt after you're done.

I feel this exact way about alcohol. It should be taxed to the hilt like tobacco, and regulated much more.