I keep reading about this and hope it doesn't happen. In a way I understand and I don't mind not smoking around my friends but I like to smoke when I'm in a bar and it would be tough not to.
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I keep reading about this and hope it doesn't happen. In a way I understand and I don't mind not smoking around my friends but I like to smoke when I'm in a bar and it would be tough not to.
Another vote for no-smoking in the county!
I just added a poll so everyone can vote on this issue. This is another feature that any of you can use on the site. Just click on "Add poll" when posting.
If you're going to smoke it should be done away from others that don't smoke.
Would be nice to see many voters chime in on this to see what the majority thinks. This is the first poll I've seen.
I have a lot of friends that smoke but I won't go anywhere that the smoke is so bad that I'm going to smell like it when I leave.
If I had to vote I'm not sure what I would do. I think people should be able to do whatever they want as long as it doesn't affect others but the case could be made that second hand smoke does affect others.
My husband and I smoke but if the ban goes through we will deal with it.
Please let this pass. I can't stand smoke.
I voted yes because we all have the right to enjoy public places without having to be around other people's smoke.
Mark me as a no. I think people should be able to choose where they smoke.
No smoking in public please and I smoke! Can't stand to be in bar and everyone is blowing smoke at you.
I look forward to them outlawing smoking everywhere!
Another vote for yes
I prefer that people not be allowed to smoke in public.
I used to smoke and now I can't stand to smell it but I never did smoke in public places.
Everyone I know wants it to happen except the smokers. :)
It's ridiculous if you ask me. Most of you mention bars as if they are indeed public places, but in actuality they are private businesses, and the business owners should be able to make the decision as to whether their establishment allows smoking indoors.
People should be able to enjoy their time out and not have to worry about the smoke from other people.
I would vote for such a ban.
What if they made these places have area that were completely closed off for the smokers?
the people should vote on this and otherwise it's unfair
Would this ban cover every business? What about outside businesses or the beach? Surfside doesn't allow smoking on the beach.
I have to wonder if the decision is harder to make because of the county's size. If you passed this in most states it would cover one city but here it covers several and it may be hard to get everyone onboard.
I smell smoke and I'm putting it out. :)
As many have said it's all about you having rights until your choices interfere with the rights of other people.
I've read where some areas have these bans but businesses are required to provide an area where smokers can exit to and smoke in comfort. That would be a good idea IMHO.
Does this really need to happen though? Why not just let the businesses decide if they want to ban smoking in their establishment? :smokin:
Wow seems I got a rise out of some people with this. I definitely don't want to see the ban happen but based on the poll I'm going to need more support.
Freedom to do what makes us happy is very important to me but it would appear that we are dealing with a situation where we have no choice but to consider both sides of the argument.
If you're going to smoke just go outside, it isn't that hard.
Definitely put me down for supporting this ban.
Atlantic Beach passed the first reading on the smoke free ordinance tonight.