Liberties being taken from smokers

August 23, 2008 08:47 pm

— I am a law-abiding citizen who has lived and worked in Madison County all my life. I have never been in any trouble, and I obey the law. I feel my rights and liberties are about to be taken from me. I must speak out in behalf of all smokers in Madison County who are also law-abiding citizens. I’ve always respected those who don’t smoke. I abide by their rules in public establishments and in friends’ homes or in their cars. If they don’t smoke, or they dislike secondhand smoke, I wait until I leave or go outside, away from everyone who might object to smoke.
Now, a lot of non-smokers are pushing for a complete smoking ban in Anderson. Establishments are going non-smoking. All those who smoke need to stand together and never again eat at those establishments. I will not patronize a place that forbids smoking.
Car emissions are polluting the air we breathe, so let’s all stop driving. Better yet, let’s ban all fat people from eating at fast-food restaurants. They are killing themselves and I don’t like to watch them eat.
Anderson may have to hire more police officers (which this county cannot afford) to police the smokers and ensure that they stay outside, away from everyone. Let’s see how profitable businesses become when a complete smoking ban is enforced.
Susan Humes
Chesterfield