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MusicMan, Michigan is trying to pass a law to stop smoking in all public places. The only exception would be casinos. I also think that since VFW's, American Legion's, Am Vets, etc. are not 'public' they may also be an exception"
Not sure if this was addressed to myself or not. But since i do live in this god forsaken..well this state i will try to remark to this comment. You can find the article link on one of my other post here in this thread. But the only public places exampt from this new non smoking mandate. Would be private vehicles, and state and indian ran casinos. thats it. Private clubs such as VFW's American Legions, Elks, Moose, AmVets, etc fall under this new no smoking mandadte. It will be illegal on May 1st 2010 to smoke indoors at clubs such as the ones i just mentioned. Actually, our state government hates to see the tax dollars from a pack of cigarettes go bye bye. Here in michigan we have one of the highest, if not the highest tax on tobacco products in the nation. But...... as i said before the "majority" have spoken. You know, it's kinda like. I purchase a brand new chevy, pay $25,000 for it, $350 a month insurance, gas tax {one of the highest in the nation outside california i understand}, road tax, tolls, car licenses each year, driverse license. It's my private property, i bought paid for it, pay to use it. Yet the majority say i can't drive wherever i please in any direction, or how fast, or drunk. Same thing as the smokers {rights} privileges debate. As i said..i can sit here and sympathize with youse smokers out there..i was a 3 pack a day smoker myself. I know it's tough. I wish each smoker the best of luck, if you decide to continue smoking, or to just give it up and give in to the masses. I have enjoyed everyones views on this subject. The debate will continue for years to come i'm sure. I wish all you guys a great christmas, and if you should decide to try and give it up and quit smoking..remember KEEP QUITTING untill you finally do. Best of health and luck in the new upcoming year. God Bless, George
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