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  • 09-27-2009 6:31 AM

    Smoking in restaurants

    As of Dec. 1, a new state law takes effect that will cause most restaurants in the region to go entirely smoke-free, with only a few exceptions.

    What's your take on smoking in restaurants and other public places? How do you feel about the new legislation about to take effect?

  • 09-27-2009 8:28 AM In reply to

    • dugus
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    Re: Smoking in restaurants

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    It is about time.  There is nothing worse than someone else's second hand smoke to ruin a meal for my family.  My dad smoked from about 15 years old (around 1939) until he retired at age 62.  Little did we, or anyone, while growing up in the 50's and 60's, realize the dangers in second hand smoke.  The smell of a smoker's home furnishings, their clothes, and such should have tipped us off.  But while dad smoked I remember not noticing it as much, I guess because it was on all things around me and on me.  Luckily, he got off without the big "C".  But my mom recently died of cancer.  Could it have been second hand?  Maybe, according to the Oncologist.   A friend who has quit noted after several months how much he could "smell" the other smokers now.  He related that if he had known how badly he smelled while smoking, it might have inspired him to quit sooner.  Lastly, I can never understand how a smoker can't control themselves enough to go about one hour in to a restaurant, eat a meal, and then leave, returning to their own car or home to smoke.  Many claim their "right" to smoke, but for myself and my family, we claim our right to "breathe" clean air.  We don't want your smell with our meal.

  • 09-27-2009 8:33 AM In reply to

    • GESYMSB
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    Re: Smoking in restaurants

     Whao, about time, people should understand that anyone can do whatever
    "as long" do not affect anyone else.

    I am very sensitive to that smell, I used to smoke 1 box of 100s a day
    about 20 years ago, I quit by my self, no pills, no nothing, no help
    I just say no more and that's it.

    Gesy
    ( Wating now on Sunday Hunting regulation change for the positive side )

     

  • 09-27-2009 8:40 AM In reply to

    • Over40
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    Re: Smoking in restaurants

     Smoking policy should be dictated by the management of the restaurant.  Non-smokers don't have to go to a smoking restaurant , it's not like smoking in the workplace where the occupants are captive.  I'm a non-smoker and don't want to work around it but I have a choice when we go out to eat.  The current method of having divided sections works OK for me.

  • 09-27-2009 10:07 AM In reply to

    Re: Smoking in restaurants

     I cannot wait!   No smoking in any public places would be fantastic!  I never knew until smoking was banned in our business meetings that it caused most of my migranes.  Someone else's few minutes of dubious pleasure caused me hours of agony.  Divided sections in restaurants DO NOT WORK unless there is a solid wall between them.  I just don't understand smokers.  It is a weird habit that you have to put an effort into acquiring.  Looks like folks would just not start in the first place, but since they do, it should be on them to find a place to do the nasty deed that will not offend others.  Or they could move to France or China.   

  • 09-27-2009 11:28 AM In reply to

    Re: Smoking in restaurants

    I've smoked for over 40 years now and it is my choice . Just as it is anybodies choice to set in smoking or nonsmoking sections in restaurants . If second hand smoke bothers you then it's simple " DON'T SET IN THE SMOKING SECTION " . It seem's like people don't relize that tobacco helped keep this country going for years , until the government started cutting the farmers back .

     I'm sure that you have things that you enjoy in life and so do we the smokers . How would like to be told that you can't have a cup of coffee or a glass of tea after your meal . That would make you mad to wouldn't it . Be sides I don't think I have heard of cigarettes causing people to wreck their auto's but alcohol has and has killed people . But you will go out and have your drinks and drive home (or try to) . And yes I used to drink as much as anybody . So if you don't like smoking DON'T SET CLOSE TO US !!!!!! 

  • 09-27-2009 7:45 PM In reply to

    Re: Smoking in restaurants

    I agree with you for the most part but don't you mean SIT instead of SET? Or is there something here that I just don't "relize"......

  • 09-27-2009 10:10 PM In reply to

    Re: Smoking in restaurants

    HALLELUJAH !!! Virginia is now safe from the HORRORS of second hand smoke! Now maybe our legislators can focus on other things like the economy, poverty, crime, education, terrorism, etc. etc. I am elated that I can now enjoy my tub of buffalo wings, platter of french fries and bucket of Coca Cola in a healthy smoke free enviroment! Praise Jesus, Allah, and Zeus. Free at last!

  • 10-09-2009 9:42 AM In reply to

    Re: Smoking in restaurants

     http://www2.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/danville_news/article/new_tobacco_facility_brings_jobs_to_danville/14484/

     

    Yesterday Japan Tobacco International announced a $19.5m investment and 39 new jobs in Danville (see the link above) with a host of state and local officials.  The Governor approved a $100,000 incentive through the Governors Opportunity Fund and the Virginia Tobacco Commission approved a $250,000 incentive.  At the same time this announcement was being lauded as a great economic development success for Virginia and a god send for the challenged Danville economy, our Governor was making a photo op tour of Virginias non smoking resteraunts?  Are jobs the priority in Richmond?  I think not.  So yesterday the tobacco industry was good enough to receive taxpayer money from the Governor, while he toured the state and and campaigned against that very same industry.  I'm confused..         

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