Ban on smoking in cars...what do you think?
@celestial_fantasia (620)
United States
January 25, 2007 12:27pm CST
So, today while listening to the radio they were discussing how there are 2 states that have already banned smoking in cars while children are present. What do you think about this? Personally, I think it is a great idea to a point. Why should innocent children be subjected to second hand smoke? They aren't the ones smoking and yet they are suffering because of the adults who are. However, what stops parents from smoking in their homes with their children around? I don't like however, that people cannot smoke in their own cars, that they own. I think it should be a personal choice...you own the vehicle right? I guess I am more for the ban because of the childrens sake, but can understand why people are pretty mad about it. What is your opinions?
2 responses
@el_guranggo (9)
• Philippines
29 Jan 07
actually, its all about freedom... taking an action against smoking is a good defense. Regarding to laws, we shouldnt force to take it all over us. smokers should discipline themselves. I say, smoking in the car should or could be implemented.
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@celestial_fantasia (620)
• United States
29 Jan 07
But by implementing the law whether or not someone can smoke in their own car is taking away peoples rights. Personally, I won't buy a car that has been smoked in because that smell really grosses me out. However many people smoke and don't mind the smell at all. If the laws pass about not smoking in your car, what would be next? Not smoking in our own home?
It just seems hard to me, to find where we can draw the line. Keeping our children safe, or our individual rights.
@rapolu_cs (1184)
• India
25 Jan 07
this is a great thing. I really like this. Good this has to be done by all the people.
@celestial_fantasia (620)
• United States
25 Jan 07
I also agree that everyone should be doing this...not smoking in the presence of children. They are our future and if we love them as much as we say--we would not want to harm them directly or indirectly.
