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Tiggeroshii (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:04 PM Original message |
Poll question: Should smoking be banned in the US? |
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Mythsaje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:05 PM Response to Original message |
1. I'm sure it's as good an idea as alcohol prohibition and the Drug War. eom |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:05 PM Response to Original message |
2. Public places, not private...n/t |
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Viva_La_Revolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:08 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Public ENCLOSED spaces nt |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:11 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. I could probably live with that, although... |
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Viva_La_Revolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:35 PM Response to Reply #7 |
28. works for me |
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demosincebirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 07:13 PM Response to Reply #7 |
32. The Oakland Colosseum has been smoke free for 10 years, now |
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we can do it (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:19 PM Response to Reply #3 |
18. For the Most Part, Except When There Is Close Seating - But Designate An Area |
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stepnw1f (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
4. I no longer smoke but... |
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skids (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
5. Banned cocaine, got crack. Banned opium, got heroin. |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:12 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. People would mainline nicotine |
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klook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:14 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. Banned cigarettes, got snuff |
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Fuzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
6. More freedom, not less. Always. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:13 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. Unfortunately second hand smoke is a very real health hazard... |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
8. No helps prevent parkinson's and helps deal with it |
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matcom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
9. well THIS is an Intelligent thread |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
13. No |
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onecent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
14. I quit smoking 5 years ago...but if they ban smoking, next it will |
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American Jesus (288 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
15. Should smoking threads be banned on DU? |
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skids (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 07:41 PM Response to Reply #15 |
33. I for one would support a smoking "ghetto forum" n/t |
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blurp (769 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
16. If a city wishes it, that's ok. Not state level or fed level, though. |
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kiahzero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
17. No, but its use should be limited in public accomodations. (n/t) |
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LeftishBrit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
19. No - we've already seen how well Prohibition and drug bans have worked! |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
20. Yes and anyone caught with tobacco should go to prison. |
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meisje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
21. Outside of your private residence, it should be banned |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
22. NO! |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:29 PM Response to Original message |
23. California has lived with smoking bans in public |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 07:57 PM Response to Reply #23 |
36. I agree |
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lumpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-12-06 10:38 AM Response to Reply #36 |
57. Alcohol should be banned. Having to sit next |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-12-06 07:26 PM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Nevertheless |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-13-06 04:19 AM Response to Reply #57 |
60. You apparently have never lived in Colorado |
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Spangle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 08:03 PM Response to Reply #23 |
39. I like the "no smoking" in doors. And I"m a smoker |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 08:31 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. It's good to live in CA |
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Spangle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-12-06 09:28 AM Response to Reply #44 |
54. Same here in Florida |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-12-06 10:05 AM Response to Reply #39 |
55. You can't restrict it next to hospital doors. |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
24. That's it. Come and take away my 66 year old father and put him in shackles. |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
25. It's a money thing. They will never make smoking illegal in the |
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sweetheart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
26. only for cars & factories nt |
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codjh9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
27. In enclosed public spaces, absolutely - I had an aunt who was on oxygen even |
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SPKrazy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
29. Only From Public Buildings |
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demosincebirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
30. I wonder how much does smoking cost |
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Alexander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 07:13 PM Response to Original message |
31. HELL NO, and I HATE smoking. |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
34. Yup.. and red meat, trans-fats, coffee, cars |
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Bunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
35. Oh man, the election is over. Do we really need to do this now? |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 08:04 PM Response to Reply #35 |
40. Do the people who wish to ban cigarettes understand... |
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phusion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
37. There's a lady at my work... |
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BadgerKid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 11:16 PM Response to Reply #37 |
45. Maybe it's the cloud of smoke |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
38. Sure. After we ban cars that emit more pollutants than cigarettes. n/t |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
41. Could we not focus on our differences for just ONE week? |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
42. Jesus. Fucking. Christ. What a goddamned stupid question. |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
43. but how will i ever get smoked salmon again? |
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 11:18 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. And the Great Smoky Mountains. Gone. |
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WindRavenX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
47. Of course not, what a ridiculous idea |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 11:21 PM Response to Original message |
48. What? 19% of DU'ers in this poll are nico-fascists??? |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 11:22 PM Response to Original message |
49. If Only There Could Be A Ban On Stupidity. |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-11-06 11:23 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Yes. Let's "stamp out" stupidity. |
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NoBushSpokenHere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-12-06 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
51. Smoking Nazi's in Ohio just passed a ban on Nov 7th |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-12-06 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
52. Administrations commiting crimes against the constitution |
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EdwardM (535 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-12-06 01:10 AM Response to Original message |
53. No, but lets ban politicians from getting free vacations from the tobacco lobby. |
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Boojatta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-12-06 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
56. How about if the US federal government gives fair market value to |
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lumpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-12-06 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
58. This drive for banning cigarette smoking is ridiculous |
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radfringe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-13-06 04:29 AM Response to Original message |
61. keep this up - and you'll drive me to join the libertarian party |
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