Smoking or No Smoking in homes (yours and others)

[Castaway]

Originally Posted by AksarbeN

The information was collected for the 2006 year. The new 2007 laws and changes had not be added yet to the link that was posted.

Thanks, I didn't mean to imply that NM didn't permit smoking, however, smoking has not been permitted in schools, malls, concert venues, stores, supermarkets, offices, etc. for years. It was voluntary.
As far as, restaurants & bars it was up to private ownership, some went voluntarily non-smoking.

It seems that the American Lung Association is only interested if there is a law banning smoking.

Why is it part of the criteria of the ALA to assess the taxes on cigarettes? Do they recieve a portion of this tax fund? What does that have to do with air quality?

There has been an age limit on the sale of tobacco products since I can remember. It is only recently that it is a felony to sell to a minor. There is an anti-smoking campaign that is on-going, nationally. I'm sure most people flip through those commercials just like they flip through most commercials on TV. There are no ads for tobacco products in magazines, newspapers or any publications that I can think of. There are school health programs that teach the dangers of smoking. To say, that NM doesn't do anything about youth smoking is incorrect.

The ALA will probably give NM an "A" now only because it has become law and they are planning to increase the tax.

A family visiting from Los Angeles,CA came to the restaurant I work at and never noticed we allowed smoking in our cantina (separate room). They commented that this is the first time they could really breathe. It says a lot about the quality of NM air. These "flat-landers" were at 7500 feet! Perhaps, the ALA needs to look outside.

[KewGee]

It isn't done in my home, and I don't visit homes where people do smoke. It stinks, makes me choke, gives me a headache and sore throat, and I don't want my hair and clothes smelling like a cancer stick.

[AksarbeN]

Castaway

I can’t speak for the American Lung Association, I only pointed out that the link had 2006 stats ~ thus several other states received an F or an I in their reporting. I can only assume that the ALA provides the tax information on cigarettes because it may be of interest to some people. I don’t believe you can say “do they receive a portion of this fax fund?” that is totally out of the question ~ not that ever was a question. No private group should receive any tax revenues. And your comment “what does that have to due with air quality?” I can’t answer that for the American Lung Assc. I can only guess that they felt people wanted to know about air quality. I would suggest that you direct questions to them on why and how they do their study and gather the information for their reports. The information seems find to me as is.

Personally I will attend bars and restaurants now that I would never have gone into before and enjoy my meal or drinks with friends. I’ll not visit any location that allows smoking. There are too many good places to enjoy a night out, why go to a smoke filled establishment when a fresh air one is available?

[KewGee]

Originally Posted by Power Surge

I dont smoke and dont go into a house where people smoke in that house. An outdoor smoker is one thing, at least the house doesnt carry that lingering smell.

That's true, but what gets me is that one still has it blowing in his/her face even when trying to breathe fresh air. It irritates me so.

[Northwoods Voyager]

Started smoking at 21. Thought at the time it was the thing to do...My husband said that he became a smoker when her was 16 or 17. So, we both smoked when we got married. Our first son was 5 months old when we quit. did not want to expose him to our habit. Our first born never smoked. Our 2nd son did but not anymore.

No smoking allowed in home nor vehicles. Do not like to visit smoker's homes, but have. Do not go to bars because of the smoke. Cannot stand to have the odor linger in hair and on clothing.