Check Out How 'Smoke Free' Your State Is

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the government needs to stop trampling the rights of people because of a few whiner babies. if you don't like to smell smoke then dont hang around smokers . you are just as free to move as the smoker is . what i decide to put in my body is my business not a bunch of pathetic loser, whiners that just want to be able to say they have power. mind your business pathetic losers. we don't need the stinking government meddling in everything

jim of AR 8:56AM June 01, 2011

I'm a casino worker who's subjected everyday, [ 5 ] , with tobacco smoke. People even blow their smoke in our face on purpose if they are not winning. Many of us are sick with various breathing problems. Most of us that have died have died from cancers & heart disease. I go home everyday smelling like an ash tray. Some people may say just quit working in the casino industry, but it's not that easy when you have a family to feed. I work and live in the state of Mississippi on the Gulf Coast. Jobs are few and far between, we had Katrina & now we have an oil spill. MS was the first state to sue the tabacco industry, we won and recieved a fair amount of money, but we still allow smoking in public places. Sounds like that may have been stuffed in the pockets of the greedy. What can we as Mississippians do to help make this a smoke-free work enviroment?

Teresa Potter of MS 12:28PM May 06, 2010

I really wish we could do something about people smoking outside. It is really disgusting having to breathe second hand smoke when you are trying to enjoy your day and some fresh air. I actually have to cup my hand over my mouth very frequently just to avoid smokers toxins. It's one thing to kill yourself but when you are selfishly affecting the health of those around you, you should be punished. I wish cigarettes were illegal. It is no secret that they will kill you idiots.

Aaron of NY 11:49PM March 19, 2010

then the politicans will not earn their dear political contributions! Tobacco money remains King in America!

NYC-Independent1664 of NY 1:19PM November 19, 2009

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Pgcxjubf of AR 9:14PM July 15, 2009

So, Hollywood for years has been a big promoter of smoking, but California is somehow Grade A...Interesting.

1taz of CO 12:03PM January 14, 2009

If you notice, the "A" states are pretty much surrounded by "F" states. The "F" states are learning from experience of their neighbors and benefitting at the same time.

Bob of IL 11:36AM January 14, 2009

Any "charity" that wants POLICE ACTION to FORCE people to obey their guidelines will no longer get any donations from me. Here's the list of them.
www.no-smoke.org/pdf/CIA_Fundamentals.pdf

Bob of IL 11:31AM January 14, 2009