SisterBear

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  1. In the US, there is a legally mandated freedom of religion. In other countries, they outlaw certain religions. I would not want the government to tell me when, where, if, etc. I can be Morman. I believe in freedom of religion. My problem isn't with the smoking (heck, I used to be a smoker), it is the fact that he was doing it in the car with the kids and exposing them to second hand smoke which has been proven to be dangerous. US laws that appear to restrict liberty are created with the underlying intent/excuse of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens. In this case, the children cannot protect themselves so I think it is appropriate for the government to step in and offer protection. A lot of cities have outlawed smoking in restaurants and this would be in the same vein, but also focused on protecting those who can't protect themselves.
  2. Wisc, despite your sarcasm, I think you misunderstand me. We were stopped at the light (no safety issue here) and I just happened to look over. I wouldn't have thought anything of it but I saw he smoke in the cabin and the kids in the back seat and it bothered me. A lot of states ban cell phone usage in the car, why not ban smoking too? At least smoking with minors in the car. There have been many accidents as a result of a stray cigarette ember or not paying attention b/c they were smoking/trying to light up.
  3. Today, taking the kids to school, I ended up at a traffic light next to a minivan. Inside I could see three children, all under the age of 6. What bothered me is that this person was SMOKING with kids in the car. Sure, he had the window cracked but it was clear that a non-trivial amount of smoke was remaining in the car. I wanted to roll down my window and scream but I restrained myself. Can you believe this? Are their any laws against things like this? If not, there should be.
  4. I believe you BrotherBear! I hope you continue to stay healthy and find some true friends here going forward.