CALIFORNIA BANNED SMOKING IN CAR WITH MINORS. HAVE THEY GONE TOO FAR?

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CALIFORNIA BANNED SMOKING IN CAR WITH MINORS. HAVE THEY GONE TOO FAR?

by Cassie Posted October 11, 2007 18:33:33

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday signed a bill that will make it an infraction to smoke in a vehicle if someone under age 18 is present. But the traffic stop would have to be made for another offense, such as speeding or an illegal turn, before the driver could be cited for smoking. The ban, which takes effect Jan. 1, joins a string of smoking prohibitions adopted in California, including a ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces and within 25 feet of a playground.
What do you think? Is this law too much?

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		This law is totally ridiculous. If a parent wants their kid to enjoy second hand smoke, it's their right.
		This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
		Talk about an invasion of privacy. The Govenator has gone too far.
		I think all smoking in cars should be illegal.
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+13 / -2 Gale October 12, 2007 14:20:23

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
I don't believe in parents or anyone smoking around anyone especially children. I have seen women with their windows rolled down, sticking their cigarettes out the window. Sorry, but you still have dangerous smoke going around the children. I know it is an addiction, so I understand that but our children shouldn't have to be around it. I don't even like talking to someone that smokes, I am sorry but they smell like smoke. I think people ought to realize smoking is outdated, it kills you, at the very least it makes you terribly sick. The scary reality is, it doesn't really get you until maybe ten years down the road, then your lungs are already damaged. I had someone I loved dearly in my family that died from second hand smoke, how I wish they were here now. They were so sick the last five years of their life. Ever since then I cringe when I hear that smokers cough, I want to say, save your life, quit smoking, but that would not be acceptable to do.

The health reasons are enough to pass a law like this. It might make some people mad, and I am sorry, but it will also maybe add some years on to your life, while it saves little children's lives.
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intolerantrwj August 11, 2009 11:53:41

Answered: Talk about an invasion of privacy. The Govenator has gone too far.
Maybe if ' Cauulleefforrneans ' had a clue when they entered the voting booth, they wouldn't have to worry about someone trampling their Rights ...

... we could solve quite a few of our Country's problems with one easy step .. lower smog in the U S A, lower crime in the U S A, lower Illegal Immigration in the U S A, lower the number of Anti - U S politicians in the U S A

..... GIVE California back to Mexico !
patblue1947 October 21, 2008 05:04:52

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
My sister used to smoke in the car with her asmatic son. This is just wrong.
Rosalie August 01, 2008 21:42:08

Answered: None of the above
I agree with the no smoking with children in the car,So on the other hand I will have the fittest grandchildren in life and all those over weight children that don't have parents to say NO on eating junk food 24/7 will definately be better off walking while mom smokes a cigarette in the car while they actually walk to school.
Chrissy July 24, 2008 17:41:58

Answered: None of the above
Personally, I don't smoke around kids....or non-smokers for that matter.
I don't think that it should be a law, though....that's just me.
+1
roxie June 07, 2008 00:58:58

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
Smokers should all be locked up together and forced to breath deeply!
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deano May 09, 2008 03:43:33

Answered: This law is totally ridiculous. If a parent wants their kid to enjoy second hand smoke, it's their right.
The police cant enforce the laws as it is. Parents should have more sense,just think what else they do around their kids. We cant police parents on every issue. Shows how stupid some parents are.
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Rochelle April 23, 2008 15:27:49

Answered: Talk about an invasion of privacy. The Govenator has gone too far.
ohhhh,yeaaaaah.
it's ok to be a little bit high ( in a car) where it's difficult to detect if the person is just stupid or smoked up , but don't be caught with tobacco..

as goes California so goes our dumb state. It's scary. Who is running the government anyway?
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LoXx April 21, 2008 22:09:36

Answered: Talk about an invasion of privacy. The Govenator has gone too far.
I'm a smoker but I still hated it when I was a kid and my parents smoked in the car. I HATED it.
intoler... to LoXx August 16, 2009 13:33:39 (edited)

Glad to see LoXx that you are aware what those of us who Don't Smoke go thru when around smokers/smoke ... I also detested my Dad's smoking and occasionally got sick from it when we were in the car.

However, I am aware of Rights, and many do not see the road we are headed down ... you have Rights, one of them is a freedom to do as you wish with regard to smoking and nobody should have the authority to tell you you can't smoke in your house/car with or without your kids .. NOBODY !

If you care that little for your kids that's your problem , not the rest of the world

Funny, these Uppity-Ups think it's okay to cram your kids head full of Bull in our schools, pump them full of vaccines, but get super concerned about what you put into the air they breath ... imagine that !

As for me ... I'm getting very concerned about all the school bus's on my road ... too much diesel smoke and tire dust ... you don't think those tire treads just wear off and disappear do you .. I'm breathing that and the School Board needs to address this before it killlllllllllssss me
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Maria April 18, 2008 11:13:26

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
yes save your hospital bills and life.
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Radlad April 04, 2008 19:34:48

Answered: None of the above
Reading the comments on this question. Terrifies and saddens me. The brainwashing is complete. And the sheople of America and especially california are now nothing but putty in the masters hands......................
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EF to Radlad June 07, 2008 05:41:04

A lot of people are duped and believe everything they are told. Its like cattle, they can be led anywhere. It is a control thing. If it was truely as horrible as it is promoted why isn't it just taken off the market?
mattncal February 28, 2008 18:35:49

Answered: None of the above
My parents smoked...BUT Never with us kids in the car.
Parents if you are responsible enough to have a child then you are responsible enough to raise that child properly. IT SHOULDNT TAKE A LAW.
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cabreras February 08, 2008 14:25:03

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
I think it is a GREAT Idea.. They should do it everywhere.
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Ask Lori January 26, 2008 05:56:54

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
If you smoke pollute your own lungs and protect your childrens.
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Peter Griffin December 26, 2007 19:42:12

Answered: This law is totally ridiculous. If a parent wants their kid to enjoy second hand smoke, it's their right.
I never smoked near my son. 16 years later he is smoking! This law is STUPID
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dnanna December 24, 2007 05:25:12

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
I had to deal with that as a child. It made physically sick.
I think no smoking should be around children if you choose to go away from children and non smokers
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Denny December 24, 2007 04:53:07

Answered: None of the above
Start with this, I do not smoke and haven't since the 4th grade, like twice. I spent 17 years in the Military which I spent hours picking up other peoples cigarette butts. I'm not a fan, However Cigarettes are taxed and legal. Now to outlaw the use of these products in various places is wrong and gutless. If there is consern about safety of second hand smoke or smokers in general then lets put a stop to it right now. Stop farmers from growing tabacco, Put the people out of work that have anything to do with making cigarettes and stop the tax that comes from allowing people to buy them. Until that time I really don't see the right to this avenue of attack on smokers.
+1 / -2
peff December 17, 2007 03:27:17

Answered: Talk about an invasion of privacy. The Govenator has gone too far.
Then tell the govenator to stay out of my car and mind his own business like every other tree hugger out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reverend Muerte November 29, 2007 06:02:51

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
It's a great law! What kinda jerk-off would blow smoke around their child anyway?
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Paul November 24, 2007 17:32:53

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
There is nothing good about smoking, but if one wishes to take up and maintain the habit, let them have at it. However, minor children have little or no choice when they are with their parents. They have to breathe in the smoke whether they want to or not. I do not think this law will amount to much, but it might make some people aware of the dangers of second hand smoke. Regardless of your opinion of the dangers of second hand smoke, it cannot be a good thing.
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twin November 20, 2007 04:41:17

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
I dont want the gov. to infinge on our private rights but I belive in protecting kids health since the parent dont care.
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akgold November 18, 2007 16:14:58

Answered: None of the above
Have you seen Californian kids? They need a law barring drivers with children from using drive-thru fast food windows.Maybe they can pass that law next.
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MQ - American Patriot November 16, 2007 20:53:47

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
How ya gonna feel if your child gets cancer from your second hand smoke --your choice, not theirs -- parents: just give the smoke a break around the kids, other than that - have a good puff!
+1 / -3
Ripped1x..."Tomato Packing ... November 15, 2007 19:43:13

Answered: Talk about an invasion of privacy. The Govenator has gone too far.
Why let them ride in the car at all they emit CARBON MONOXIDE they should probably outlaw automobiles too while there at it. One more reason not to go to California the land of fruits and nuts
+2 / -1
Iolite November 11, 2007 06:36:38

Answered: None of the above
take away free will while you're at it!
roxie to Iolite June 07, 2008 01:00:09

What?
+2 / -1
FRIGHTENEDinCA November 10, 2007 07:40:04

Answered: This law is totally ridiculous. If a parent wants their kid to enjoy second hand smoke, it's their right.
Although I feel it is unfortunate that people smoke and their kids have to be around it, this was supposed to be a FREE country. It amazes me that people want to be told what they can and cannot do by the government.
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Henrik the Harp November 03, 2007 14:00:20

Answered: I think all smoking in cars should be illegal.
They are going in the right direction. Keep on going!
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Jerry October 24, 2007 02:34:01

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
I get upset when I see people smoking around children, especially when they are forcing the kids to breathe smoke ie; in cars or in any closed quarters. People breathe smoke, get cancer and die so it seems pretty selfish for a person to subject kids to smoke. Just go outside .
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nona-falonna October 21, 2007 08:10:45

Answered: None of the above
i wanted to go with the "this law is awesome. kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that." but i don't agree with the law being awesome. because if the law was so awesome they would have banned cigaretts all together. what about at home? i'm sure alot of parents aren't going outside, especially on the eastcoast in the winter (brrrrr-cold) they are addictive and they cause cancer....why were they ever legalized?
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SeniorSandy October 19, 2007 19:16:47

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
Every time I see an adult in the car with children and the adult is smoking, it makes me angry. It's not like it was twenty years ago. We now know the damage it causes, and still they puff.
I was in and out of the hospital as a child. It was either bronchitis or pneumonia. Let's get real. Marijuana is illegal; we can make tobacco illegal as well. Just be smart and maybe they can stop writing laws to govern it.
+2 / -2
NICKI70 October 16, 2007 18:22:42

Answered: This law is totally ridiculous. If a parent wants their kid to enjoy second hand smoke, it's their right.
I dont think gov. should stick their noses in our buss. No I dont smoke and hate when I see moms or dads smoking around the children .I was snmoked around my whole life and who knows what will come of it .But the last I checked will still live in the land of the free,or do we.
+2 / -2
Bryan October 16, 2007 01:36:26

Answered: This law is totally ridiculous. If a parent wants their kid to enjoy second hand smoke, it's their right.
Just simply said, Ridiculous! The governer needs to go back to school and take the General Educational course named MYOB 101!!!
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Fernando October 15, 2007 23:55:34

Answered: This law is awesome. Kids shouldn't have to be subjected to that.
I dont think that there is anythng wrong with this at all why should your own children have to put of with your bad habits...why would you want your own childrens lifes to be cut short just because you have a problem..anyone that smokes around their own children shouldnt be a parent that just shows lack of responsibilty...
intoler... to Fernando August 16, 2009 13:44:50

What's next ... ' Parent Police ' ?

How about we have a Genetics and I Q Test to see if folks are eligible for a " Breeding Permit " !

If you look just a little bit, you'll be able to find a Country that already has these Laws in place and then you could relocate and let them tell you even further how to run your life.

....sheesh !
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Janie October 15, 2007 23:05:04

Answered: None of the above
Its good for the kids, because they don't have to be breathing in second hand smoke. But at the same time its an invasion of privacy...
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MR.Brightside October 15, 2007 22:15:02

Answered: This law is totally ridiculous. If a parent wants their kid to enjoy second hand smoke, it's their right.
i dont belive in smokeing but haey if thay what to smoke is it relly the govenaters (i love that name for him)problom unless thay are smokeing with the window up and the cloud of smoke is makeing them unable to see or if there smokeing crack and think the road is a giant snake that would be the only way i think thay should ban smokeing in cars
+2 / -2
Deltacaster October 15, 2007 21:45:53

Answered: Talk about an invasion of privacy. The Govenator has gone too far.
Touchy subject. It's illegal where I am to smoke in any house where a minor resides. They don't enforce it, but it's on the books.

Soon they'll arrest us for giving our kids too much sugar as well.
intoler... to Deltaca... August 16, 2009 13:51:43

Where's this town at Delta ?

Do they fly a Hammer/Sickle or a Swastika Flag over City Hall and have portraits of Lenin and Chairman Mao in the halls , maybe a statue of Marx on the front steps ?

Do they require I D Tattoo's yet ?

Scary ... real Scary.