Anti-Smoking Law Needed

[mike_lee]

lol whoa wrote:

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personally? i see overpopulation in the prisons, currently. i see the drug war at its worst. i don't see things are getting better with government intervention, only worse. that is my opinion, on what i see / read. call me an idiot but ok. i always try to step back and see the bigger picture....

Well yea what's six months to a country who's sentences average 8 times longer then the rest of the world. But it has reversed course and states are having emergency meeting in order to release as many as they can.

The drug war was always funded by federal money, that's why cops arrested so many because they received a bounty on each arrest no matter how silly it was. As soon as the federal money stopped so did silly arrests.

[mike_lee]

lol whoa wrote:

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call me an idiot all you want. but you agree with me in spirit and that's all that matters. i'm cool with being called an idiot. we're all entitled to our opinions. lol

Wasn't he making a joke?

"Call me a cab."
"OK, you're a cab."

"Surely you jest."
No I'm serious and don't call me Shirley.

[lol whoa]

mike_lee wrote:

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Well yea what's six months to a country who's sentences average 8 times longer then the rest of the world. But it has reversed course and states are having emergency meeting in order to release as many as they can.
The drug war was always funded by federal money, that's why cops arrested so many because they received a bounty on each arrest no matter how silly it was. As soon as the federal money stopped so did silly arrests.

sentences do not matter, it's the actual time served that does. people are agreeing to rat out on others and then they go right back into using / selling and are left alone b/c they are narcs. are you from this area? do you not listen to the news of babies dying from being around the chemicals used to make meth? do you not hear the news of meth labs being busted left and right? seriously.

the drug war is still on in full force. if you think not? do some research. look up the mexican drug cartel, see if they are not being indicted in the u.s. you think they haven't made it here? go to lexington or louisville, walk around and look at the graffiti. while you're there, wear a shirt that says "YAY! the drug war is over". you might get out of there alive without being beheaded and it appearing on youtube, i dunno...

[Non-Cas Fan]

In Colorado, a drug bust was made where they were using comic book purchases to launder their money.

Seems like the "War on Drugs" is still working.

Comic books. Ouch. That's hitting close to home. LOL

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/08/25/Colo-d...

[mike_lee]

lol whoa wrote:

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sentences do not matter, it's the actual time served that does. people are agreeing to rat out on others and then they go right back into using / selling and are left alone b/c they are narcs. are you from this area? do you not listen to the news of babies dying from being around the chemicals used to make meth? do you not hear the news of meth labs being busted left and right? seriously.

the drug war is still on in full force. if you think not? do some research. look up the mexican drug cartel, see if they are not being indicted in the u.s. you think they haven't made it here? go to lexington or louisville, walk around and look at the graffiti. while you're there, wear a shirt that says "YAY! the drug war is over". you might get out of there alive without being beheaded and it appearing on youtube, i dunno...

Yes I do read, you are way behind the times however. Let me catch you up. Meth labs are a thing of the past and have been replaced by the 2 liter soda pop shake and bake method. You can now make meth start to finish while driving a car,

http://www.huliq.com/6168/85388/shake-and-bak... .

The drug war is over it ended in May.
White House Czar Calls for End to 'War on Drugs'
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1242258915276...

[lol whoa]

mike_lee wrote:

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Yes I do read, you are way behind the times however. Let me catch you up. Meth labs are a thing of the past and have been replaced by the 2 liter soda pop shake and bake method. You can now make meth start to finish while driving a car,
http://www.huliq.com/6168/85388/shake-and-bak... .
The drug war is over it ended in May.
White House Czar Calls for End to 'War on Drugs'
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1242258915276...

actually? i am not behind at all. treatment and prevention has been the focus for no less than 3 years in organized local organizations. and, btw, treatment and prevention ARE a source in the war on drugs. if you're truly interested in fighting the war against drugs? i'd suggest contacting local agencies who are aligned with UNITE.

all i know is what i see/ hear / read locally and what i see on the net, nationwide. there are MANY people STILL committed to fighting the war against drugs that ruin lives.

incidentally i DO agree with posts on youtube and elsewhere from ppl IN the drug ring who state "you people in the US are pathetic and if you would just stop using, there would BE no market for it".'nuff said....

and? what does this tangent have to do with smoking in public anyway? i just got caught up in the debate. i love to debate, just in a civil way. which is VERY rare to be able to do, in the world of topix. lol

[lol whoa]

in local organizations against illecit drugs. sorry for the type, kinda got caught up b/c this is something i feel strongly about. my bad :/

[lol whoa]

lol! typo. crap i'm going to hop off of here and get my mind back on housework and the like, where it needs to be. multiple typos happen, when you're on the phone and typing on topix and thinking of ALL i have to do before i get to go to bed. NOW hopefully i've said things as they should be said, and i'm out for now. lol

[The Truth as I see it]

I believe that people who dont want to smoke should not smoke, I also believe people that do want to smoke should be allowed!! I have alot to say on this matter so if you dont want to be here all day then go read something else!! I came from a family that does smoke and I hated it as well, but then I found as the years went on to either join them or shutup about it. I am not condoning smoking but I am also not condoning drinking either, but why should we be treated any differently because of the habit that we chose to take part in!! I am a smoker and I respect the fact that people dont want to bothered with it and I also have enough respect to know that when someone does not like I dont partake of it in front of them, but how does it seem fair to take smoking from someone when those of us who dont drink have to sit in a resturaunt or any other social place and watch people detroy their kidneys and self respect and act like morons make it any different? Also, I do personally see anything wrong with drinking either, I dont do it but if that is your choice of drug so be it, This will always be something that people will never ever agree on and so there is no point at pointing the finger at anyone. If you are going to start pointing the finger at people for the habits that they partake in then you will have a new world of things you could point out such as why is it fair for anyone to have to sit in any public place with a sex offender or a thief or so on!! I understand that people dont want to be exposed to second hand smoke for the fear of cancer and so forth but everytime you leave your house to drive to these smoker friendly places you put yourself at greater risk of being in a car accident within 1 mile of your home due to someone being ignorant or so fourth, so see people if you are going to target smokers than you need to target everything in which you dont approve of and we would all spend out whole day complaining and whining and you would never be able to leave your own home. I also think that everyone should reflect upon the fact that if not for tobaccao growers some families would not have had money to provide a deacent life for their children or family or so fourth, so before you start talking about smoker you better think of where you come and how you got there!! Also, if you dont like the smoke then by all means you sit outside on the porch in the cold, because from what children are being taught now the whole world is being polluted with car exhaust,factories and so fourth!! Why should we have to sit outside alone and breath in toxic fumes either!!!!!

[Hold please]

HomeschoolMom5 wrote:

My dad is dying from lung cancer. He still can't quit smoking. My brothers and I had to breath the smoke growing up, had to go to school smelling like it. My mom still has to breath it. If he lights up now, I leave. It's main job is to kill us, so why not get rid of it? There's nothing good about it at all. The farmers just want to keep it legal to keep making money. That's so wrong when $$ is more important than lives.

You know what? Alcohol really isn't good for you, let's make it illegal.
Driving a car releases toxic fumes, let's make driving illegal.
Being obese is unhealthy, let's put fat people in jail.
Candy and other sugary treats are not healthy, let's make them illegal.
Soda has no real nutritional benefit, let's ban it.
A sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health, let's fine people who sit around the house and watch TV.
There's a correlation between video games and seizures, let's make video games illegal.
Some people find swearing offensive, let's fine people for cussing.

In case you missed the sarcasm, I find your idea to be both self-centered and over-reacting hysteria.

[boo]

I think its pitiful all u morons are against cigerette smoking saying its unhealthy and second hand smoke kills. But its alright to go to burnside and drink alcohol and then leave whats healthy bout that u could kill someone

[noname]

alright people do you not have a clue?Do you know what the first thing Hitler did BAN SMOKING.The leader of our country that eveyone voted for is a fraud.They but a black man in office so you thought there would be change has it changed any at all?They want to control us all and they are couse we are letting them.What about abortion a womans right.No that is population control everthing that you have been taught is a lie.What about a women working do you know who was behind that the goverment they could'nt tax just half of the population.Plus they get to raise our children while you pay taxes.It is all in the great big picture that we no nothing about so while you think you are doing right you are doing what they want us to do.the war on drugs a fraud the war on in the middle east.think about it they want us afraid so we will do what they want us to do for our own good. Don't fall for it.Now I have to go outside to smoke.Thank you.

[American]

noseyrosey wrote:

All of u smokers should be locked in a room together. This is a disgusting habit and i shouldn't have to leave a restuarant smelling like an ashtray, because you choose to smoke.
Your clothes stink, your breath is horrible, and your teeth are yellowed with nicotine.

Then why don't you keep your stupid ass at home? You are risking your health every time you walk out your door! There are smoke free places that you can go to dine that would better suit your needs. Why take the limited places a smoker can go to dine, and enjoy a smoke? People like you are self centered ASSHOLES!!!!!

[a guy]

CouchPotato wrote:

"As a community advocate and a nonsmoker, I believe the city of Somerset needs to pass a smoking ban in all public buildings and facilities. The time is right for change and our city leaders have the power to take this city in a new direction. A smoking ban will help secure the health of its citizens and stimulate the economy in Somerset."
This was a great letter to the editor!

They ban smoking and I will start burning tires in all my free time out of spite. See how that offsets your carbon for ya. May be childish but I sure would feel better.