BELMONT, Calif. — Officials in Belmont have given final approval to a new smoking ban that is considered to be one of the toughest in the nation.
After a late push to ease some of the restrictions, the Belmont City Council voted Tuesday to pass the anti-smoking ordinance.
Prohibitions on smoking in parks and other public places will take effect in 30 days. The ordinance's most hotly contested elements — which ban smoking inside apartments and condominiums — won't be enforced for another 14 months.
Officials say the ordinance was written so that smokers will only face enforcement if their neighbors complain.
People will still be able to smoke on Belmont's streets and sidewalks as long as they are not loitering near the entrance to homes or businesses and in parking lots and designated smoking areas.
2007-10-10 01:41:32 · 10 answers · asked by civil_av8r 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Considering the toxins put into the air via automobiles people complaining about the dangers of cigarette smoke in the great outdoors seems a little well -trite.
As an ex-smoker- I see no problem smoking outside as long as you don't throw your butts on the ground.
The idea that cigarette smoke in the atmosphere is going to hurt you is idiotic- I'm more worried about the paper mill and the chemical processing plant down the road myself.
Not to mention the interstate with all it's exhaust fumes.
2007-10-10 01:53:52 · answer #1 · answered by tnfarmgirl 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I agree completely. The isle of Mull should be set aside for smoking. The rest of the uk should be smoke free LOL... Seriously the stadium seats about 76000. The uk average for smoking is about 20% (give or take 2 -4% depending on where you are.) that could mean the authorites at the ground having to deal with potentially 15200 people wanting to leave the ground and then be let back in. That would be a security and logistical nightmare. Like the other poster says you chould be able to go 2 - 3 hours without a cigaarette. Couldn't you have taken some gum! I would have thought the chance to see the game live was worth that small sacrifice.
2016-05-20 22:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think the govt should be able to tell me what I can do in a dwelling that I own. If I'm renting or in others' space then what I do affects them so some regulation is more acceptable.
I fear for the day that someone puts a no farting ban in place!
2007-10-10 01:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by Diane M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the line needs to be drawn when the government tries to tell me which LEGAL activities I can enjoy inside the confines of my own home.
2007-10-10 01:45:59 · answer #4 · answered by Susie D 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Looks like a case that is going to the Supreme Court. Where's the ACLU when a white man needs them?
2007-10-10 01:47:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Our American rights are getting taken away slowly. I don't understand why people won't stand up to the Goverment, even our bills of rights our getting taken away.
2007-10-10 02:04:34 · answer #6 · answered by rickinobetz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When a person barbacues with propane it creates nitrous oxides and carbon monoxide. Also when you burn gasoline in your car.
I think we should ban automobiles, barbecues and propane stoves......lol
2007-10-10 01:54:58 · answer #7 · answered by andyg77 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry for smokers, but I agree with these ban's. I cannot count how many times my neighbors smoke in their apartment on a warm night and the wind carries the lovely smell into our apartment, during dinner most of the time.
The smell seems to linger for days too. Sorry smokers, but not everyone wants to die young.
2007-10-10 01:46:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 9⤋
yeah they crossed the line a long time ago.......
2007-10-10 02:05:49 · answer #9 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
its not gone far enough yet. when they quit producing those nasty things and there is no smoking period then ill be happy......
2007-10-10 02:43:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋