The majority of those responding to this week’s Argus-Courier online poll said that Petaluma should pass an ordinance banning smoking within 20 feet of a bus stop. More than 61 percent said Petaluma should pass a ban, while 35 percent believe it should not. About 3 percent weren’t sure.
Here are some of the comments.
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“10 feet is enough.”
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“Although I wish these kinds of laws weren’t needed and that some smokers would be more considerate about second-hand smoke and litter, this seems reasonable. I could see an option to allow smoking at a bus stop if no other people are present.”
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“As an ex-smoker, we should make smoking as difficult as possible. It is an an awful substance.”
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“For God’s sake, let up already! I hate second hand smoke as much as the next person, but smokers are people, too, and the last time I checked this is still a free country.”
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“Hey! Why not just cut to the chase and quit the nit-picking; you know you want to ban smoking in Petaluma period! While you’re at it, just ban anything that pollutes: fireplaces, cars, trucks, buses, power mowers, leaf blowers, etc. When that bus leaves the bus stop it dumps more carcinogenetic exhaust on someone than another person’s second hand smoke. Get Real!”
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“I don’t smoke, but when does this craziness end? Does our city have nothing better to do?”
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“It’s a public place. Is this still America? Let’s focus on more important things.”
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“No one should have to put up with someone else’s second hand smoke.”
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“Personally, I think smoking in public should be banned, but that is just me.”
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“Smokers don’t realize how stinky they are. I don’t want the smell of smoke in my hair or clothes while waiting at a bus stop.”
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“Yes, we should ban everything. Perfume, cigarettes, bus exhaust, carbon monoxide from cars and trucks, leaf blowers, smelly people, liars, ego-maniacs on the city council, gas from dogs, cats, horses, cows and goats, and bird poop. Or better yet, let’s tax them out of existence. Pretty soon Russia will be a democracy and we will be under rule from the fringe idiots. Does that answer your survey?”
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