Why can't we have Rights for Smokers?

Amen on that one. I am a smoker and I don't mind not being able to smoke in a restaurant and I don't complain about smoking outside at work or any other place. What I am tired of is the non smokers that said if us smokers would "just smoke outside they would be happy" and now they are trying hard to get it banned there too. They wave their hand across their face when they pass, Like they can't hold their breath for 1 or 2 seconds. And they claim they pay lots in health care because of us, I have my own insurance but what about the heavy drinkers, The ones with liver problems and are on state assisted medical coverage and disability because they can't stay sober long enough to work. What about all the dopers that can't hold down a job or health care. Why don't they put sky high taxes on booze to help these people instead of continuing to pick on smokers.

I know where your coming from. I smoke but I don not smoke in my home or car. I dont want the stains or smell in my home. I also have 2 kids that dont need it in their home. Its our right to smoke we buy them no one forces our arms to do it. But if you dont smoke the smoke really is offensive. I for one do not want to eat at a restaruant and smell it if im eating. Now if I were in a bar thats a different story. You should be able to go there drink and be merry. If you dont want to be around it there then dont come in. Maybe not the answer your looking for. but it's how I live it to be a smoker.

Smoking is not a right.

It is a habit that you choose to engage in.

If you are over 18 you have the legal ability to engage in that habit, but your employer, communities etc. don't have to accommodate your habit. They are not require to build you a shelter to smoke in. If you chose to smoke, then bundle up. It's cold. You make the choice to engage in your habit in the current conditions.

If you are over 18 you have the legal ability to watch porn. But your employer, communities etc do not have to accommodate your right to view porn. They can pass laws that say viewing porn on public streets or in the work place is illegal.

If you are over 21 you have the legal ability to drink alcohol up to a certain limit. However, the community can pass laws that open containers of alcohol are not allowed on city streets or in vehicles. Your employer can pass rules that say you are not allowed to drink alcohol while working.

You have the legal ability to smoke in your own home. However, your employer and the community at large, has the legal ability to place limits on your behavior when you are in their space.

well, i don't smoke, im only 13, but both my parents do.

i agree it is not right for people to kick the smokers out to the curb,

when just a year ago, in my state, we were allowed to smoke anywhere. i too have asthma, and im not affected the least bit to my parent's smoke.

however, i do think that smoking is not 100% smart.

i, myself, would never smoke, but i would not discriminate people who do. that is their choice and whatever makes them happy is great.

i feel your pain!! but i think thats why most places have a designated smoking area..might have to bear the cold tho...o well, could be worse!

as long as we have liberals we ill not have rights ,they want to control what people do

You do. Don't smoke

Yokaayyy just keep telling yourself that hun (: