Posted by slvrnblck (anonymous) on August 26, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's like saying, "show me the proof that the accident killed someone" It's wasn't the car it was excessive blood loss or internal bleeding, etc. People don't die from smoking either they die from complications that are know to be caused by smoking, ie lung cancer.

Posted by rcakmon (anonymous) on August 26, 2008 at 3:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Carole, your right to smoke is not more important that the right to clean air for people around you. And, no one is saying you can't smoke...you just need to go outside. An easy fix for everyone. I'm sure you don't mind a little fresh air while you smoke!

Well said, slvrnblck!

Posted by eiggohp (anonymous) on August 26, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Carole, your statement is asinine!!! It is the RESULTS of smoking that kills people....you can find millions of people's death certificates saying "Lung Cancer"..."caused" by smoking or "Massive Heart Attack"..."caused" by long-time smoking......and the list could go on and on. Get your facts before asking such a foolish question~~

Besides, we who don't want to breathe or smell your stinking smoke should not have to put up with it. Take it outside!!!

Posted by crackinsack (anonymous) on August 26, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is the Surgeon General a reputable enough source for you?

"Secondhand smoke exposure causes disease and premature death in children and adults who do not smoke."

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/se...

Posted by rbow (anonymous) on August 26, 2008 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Read the letter, "second hand smoke. " slvernblack
do you have a job or do you just respond with your personal; feelings on this issue.

crackinsack, there are other studies that refute the surgeon generals study.

PLEASE ANYONE SHOW ME A COPY OF A DEATH CERTIFICATE THAT SHOWS DEATH DUE TO 2ND HAND
SMOKE

Posted by rbow (anonymous) on August 26, 2008 at 7:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

EIGGOHP; 2ND HAND SMOKE , NOT SMOKING, LUNG CANCER DUE TO SMOKING HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH 2ND HAND SMOKE. NO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE ON THE EFFECTS OF SECOND HAND SMOKE.

Posted by chiefsfan (anonymous) on August 26, 2008 at 7:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First off I am a smoker, have come from a family of smokers. Living in Denver, where a smoking ban has been in effect for a couple of years, I have to tell you that if a ban is passed in Emporia, you as smokers will live through it, although I'm not sure that all businesses will. I agree that it is totally wrong for a government entity to tell business owners how they have to run their business, but it is not so bad to have to go outside for a cigarette. But, beware, there were several small businesses (bars) that did go out of business because of the ban and the casino's in Blackhawk and Cripple Creek are loosing a ton of revenue. Think twice before passing this ban, in my visits back to Emporia, I'm not sure the city can loose any more business's, which I'm sure will happen if it has happened in Denver who's population is "somewhat" bigger than Emporia.