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Michigan Smoking Ban Approved By The House And Senate Majority
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by Yuliya Talmazan | December 10, 2009 at 05:41 pm
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A smoking ban was passed today in the state of Michigan by the House and Senate majority. The ban will apply to all bars, restaurants, workplaces except for three Detroit area casinos and cigar bars. Michiganians will still be able to smoke at home and inside their vehicles. It is reported that the reaction to the enactment of the ban has been mixed. The ban is taking effect in May 2010.
The governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm is also in the support of the ban.
“The majority of Michigan workers will have a smoke-free work environment, and there will be less cases of cancer, asthma, heart disease, the list goes on and on,” Stewart said. “Second-hand smoke is a real killer and a real disease cause in our state, so this is huge.”
A study done in the U.S. in 2006 found that smoking bans are not likely to harm businesses and might even contribute to increased business activities. California was the first American state to enact a state-wide ban on public smoking in 1995. Florida was the next state to follow. New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Iowa and Ohio all have smoking bans too. In all, 37 states have enacted some sort of a smoking ban in the United States.
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at 17:49 on December 10th, 2009
Now , would they have a ban on cars and gas station, that would actually make a difference ad help.
Banning smoking is merely make up and distracting from the real polluters and cancer causes.
at 18:38 on December 10th, 2009
What? Second hand smoke is one of the leading causes of lung cancer, behind actually smoking yourself. Yes car pollution may take it's toll but comparing the two is like comparing murdering someone and slapping someone in the face. Both hurt but which one is worse?
at 19:17 on December 10th, 2009
I would really, really, really, like to see the actual numbers for that claim!
Really would....oh, not that "estimated" canard from the CDC. Some real proof.
I've read how they come up with that estimated number. Ain't pretty.
at 20:07 on December 10th, 2009
The numbers can be derived from every hospital in the United States. Just look in the comment section that says 'heavy smoker' in the certificate of death, that should probably do it. I don't need to see any numbers, just look around you and formulate a logical empirical formulation of 'what is'. I don't there there is any skew numbers in the number of cases of lung cancer from smoking. I agree that there are bigger fish to fry though. I can't say this should have been priority one. How about a failing state economy and an unemployment rate that is still well over the national average?
at 20:43 on December 10th, 2009
Here's how the Nazis like Granholm take control. First, raise the taxes of tobacco to 300%, even if abortions cause more cancer than smoking. . . Second, make mandatory Fire Safe Cigarettes (FSC, above the barcode) which are chemicals not tested for safety themselves. . . Third, ban smoking in privately-owned bars & restaurants, which is a decision that should be up to the owner of the establishment. . . And by the way, there was no public vote, because Michigan has a very high smoking rate and it wouldn't have passed a majority vote of the public. . . This is not a democracy or a republic; this is Nazi-style socialism.
at 08:24 on December 11th, 2009
Do you realize how stupid and ridiculous you sound?
at 21:59 on December 10th, 2009
Not all regulation shows "nazi-style socialism" and business owners face regulation on a daily basis. Should bars and taverns not be regulated by the health department, who make sure they are committing to making their food and drinks safe for customers? What about building codes that make sure buildings are not made with chemicals that could effect the air quality patrons would breathe in? This is all regulated by the government, and this was not "voted" on by the people. It was voted on by the government officials that we ELECT into office, who in their job description, are suppose to create these bills. Also, to clarify information for people reading. Abortion do not cause cancer
at 00:13 on December 11th, 2009
Come on, seriously? Why don't they regulate air pollution better? tap-water maybe? trans-fats? processed sugars? this isn't about health, it's about control. Granholm is greedy for power and control. If someone can freely eat McDonalds and destroy their colon and digestive system, then someone should have the freedom to go to a smoke-filled bar and destroy their lungs. There can be bars for smoking and bars for non-smoking, or sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . How about this: . . . . . . . . . . . I don't like the smell of certain foods, and fried foods release carcinogenic fumes as well, so they shouldn't cook food in the same building that i'm in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Actually, people exhale toxins when they speak, so i don't want to be in the same building as obese people, because it's bad for my health, so let's ban obese people from buildings too. . . . . . . . . . . . . . What now? I can be a Nazi too.
at 06:43 on December 11th, 2009
Do you people really not see that this is one more slice off of our Constitutional Rights as an American Citizen?? If you don't like smoking...fine. But think for a minute........It's my personal choice to choose for myself what I do with my body. Do you really think they will stop with a smoking ban?? What's next?? Do you honestly think that you won't be affected by this down the road, just because this particular ruling doesn't apply to you?? Wake up Michigan before the rest of your Constitutional Rights are Regulated Away!!
at 06:55 on December 11th, 2009
Do you really think they will stop with a smoking ban??
Does anyone? Once gummit starts, do they ever stop? Ever?
at 06:58 on December 11th, 2009
Matt H, you said: "This is all regulated by the government, and this was not "voted" on by the people. It was voted on by the government officials that we ELECT into office, who in their job description, are suppose to create these bills. Also, to clarify information for people reading. Abortion do not cause cancer."The "government officials" we elect are supposed to work for us, NOT THEMSELVES. When they load on more rules and regulations, intentionally overload us with DEBT, while increasing the size of Government and giving THEMSELVES raises and bigger budgets, while we the people struggle to make ends meet.And ABORTION kills children. The chemicals the Government allows in our food and water affects EVERYONE. Remember that when you take a drink of your fluoridated water....you know....that poison they put in our water for our own good.
at 07:03 on December 11th, 2009
Matt H, you said: "This is all regulated by the government, and this was not "voted" on by the people. It was voted on by the government officials that we ELECT into office, who in their job description, are suppose to create these bills. Also, to clarify information for people reading. Abortion do not cause cancer."The "government officials" we elect are supposed to work for us, NOT THEMSELVES. When they load on more rules and regulations, intentionally overload us with DEBT, while increasing the size of Government and giving THEMSELVES raises and bigger budgets, while we the people struggle to make ends meet.And ABORTION kills children. The chemicals the Government allows in our food and water affects EVERYONE. Remember that when you take a drink of your fluoridated water....you know....that poison they put in our water for our own good.
at 08:23 on December 11th, 2009
For those of you who say its about control or it doesn't make any sense. Do some research, read the legislation, do something before you comment so you don't sound so uneducated... please
at 08:58 on December 11th, 2009
I do my research every day sir. I have every a copy of every health care bill they have released on the internet (when they allow it), The Bali Action Plan, 1998 Kyoto Protocol, 2001 Kyoto Protocol (known as the Marrakesh accords), 53 page draft of the New Global Treaty and the Danish Text also known as The Copenhagen Accord. I am VERY active in the affairs going on in the country today and like many Americans I recognize The SOCIALISM being shoved down our throats when I see it.Research requires an honesty and an open mind, take off your rose colored glasses sir.
at 14:47 on December 12th, 2009
When bars have smoking allowed, the servers are exposed to the second hand smoke. If they get sick, then society or Workers' Comp. must pay. I'm suprised about the vehemence shown by some regarding this. Smoking is bad for you, it's bad for your children, it's bad for those who must be around you. Smoking in your vehicle with the windows closed raises levels of carbon monoxide and affects your judgement.
at 23:48 on January 3rd, 2010
Hmmm... the simple act of breathing creates CO2 and CO, so I think our fair and glorious goverment should regulate against windows in vehicles altogether. Not only will it prevent asphyxiation, it would probably help the drunk drivers as well! And, it would certainly pump up the outerwear industry in states like Michigan! When I see someone eating a big mac and texting while driving with all their windows rolled up, it makes me cringe, thinking that they might pass out from cyanosis....
at 08:11 on December 20th, 2009
smoking should completely be banned...its a menace to society....one does not realize but the future of smokers health is unpredictable....Regards, Reema www.vioff.com/stopsmokinghypnosis/
at 23:59 on January 3rd, 2010
Maybe we should just make all the smokers sew a big yellow star on all their clothes... if you don't get the reference, google Jude yellow star germany.....
at 21:49 on December 20th, 2009
Smoke from a handful of crushed leaves and some paper in a decently ventilated venue is harmful to your health??If anybody believes that, then a have some ocean-front property in Ohio I would like to sell them thetruthisalie.com www.citizensfreedomalliances.org