Speaking of "Less" Gov't

[Glenn W]

Great day in the morning--- I woulda never thought there were so many non-smoking/right-wing/ keep the government and regulations to a minimum/ republications that have a little "help protect me" democrat deep down inside them
It's ok to come out of the closet--- that first step was the hardest

[clt_capt]

The damn government is contributing to overpopulation and global warming by putting up anti-smoking laws.

Simple fact - on the average people live longer. Something has gotta kill us or we are gonna live in some science fiction "Soylent Green - Logan's Run" kinda world.

[hubris 1]

i had to shut off ed rendell today, did you hear that nonsense? do you have any idea what that set of ideas cost! i listened to barack tonight. as much as i could take, do you know how much that will cost? if the politicians had their way and you voted for it............they would wipe your ...... for a tax. i cant stand it. sorry,

[whowantstoknow]

I have a political question that does not always seem to be tied to party lines
Smoking in Resturants and Bars.
I am a smoker--- it is nasty and smells, I know that.
However, as a resturant owner, why do we need the Govt. to bann smoking in resturants. Why not let society decide on a voluntary basis? If a resturant wants to be smoke free, then it can do so (at the risk of losing smoking customers). The same goes for those establishments that want to allow smoking.
There are a gazillion places to patronize for dinner or drinks (smoking or non-smoking)--- why do we need the Government to dictate what is and is not smoke free in a free enterprise system?
I just don't understand why the Govt. needs to get involved in something that people have the freedom to choose?

BTW, this thread is (in part) a metaphor to those many right wing non smokers in the so called "Keep the Government out of my life" preachers
Across the board smaller Government seems good until it fails to protect your interests.

Man..i hear ya....they even changed Charleston where shrimpers wake up with a marlboro in their mouth...and deer fancy the smell of a lucky strike....However i must say....not being able to smoke has aided me in my dream to quit.

[hubris 1]

Man..i hear ya....they even changed Charleston where shrimpers wake up with a marlboro in their mouth...and deer fancy the smell of a lucky strike....However i must say....not being able to smoke has aided me in my dream to quit.

for twenty three years, where the hell did you come from? LMAO! next thing you know, you'll want a camel......no filter.

[JAYBIRD]

I"ll pay a nickle for a nice ass wipe please!

[whowantstoknow]

for twenty three years, where the hell did you come from? LMAO! next thing you know, you'll want a camel......no filter.

NICE.....well not all of us can be perfect there HUBRIS!!!!

[hubris 1]

its a skill, like anything else. with practice and the right attitude........