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Originally Posted by screwballl
I have the freedom to smoke, I choose to smoke, I have the right to smoke. By making it illegal for me to smoke in public open air, those laws therefore deprive me of my rights to life, liberty and freedom. My smoke does NOT impinge on others rights, freedoms or liberty (and impinging on life is debatable so I will not get into that). The only complaints against smoking are just that, complaints and inconveniences, not infringement of rights or freedoms.
I have a right and the freedom to smoke and live my life how I choose, however you do NOT have any right to tell me how I am to live.
Also this Wikipedia page shows there is NO state law in California about banning smoking. There are individual towns with specific laws but nothing statewide. If I was visiting or living there, I would carry around a copy of the Constitution, especially the 5th and 14th Amendments. |
And I have the right to breath air that is not full of smoke. Smoke all the want at your home, in your car, any place where I am not. Have at it. But I should not have to inhale your cigarette, pipe, or cigar smoke. Pollute your lungs all that you want just don't pollute mine.