Friday, October 26, 2007

Lenexa, Kansas Passes Anti-Smoking Law !!!!!

I prefer more stringent enforcement of the DUI laws especially since I live within 1/2 mile of 4 bars.

The choices that these folks make affects me when I am in my home, in my yard or driving up to the store. I don't have a choice as to when I am around someone who makes the choice to be intoxicated.

Someone smoking on the other hand.... I do have that choice. I can avoid that particular restaurant or bar (I don't drink so this is a non-issue), I can sit away from someone who is smoking. I can opt to not work in a smoking environment.

We all have the freedom of choice and if someone goes to a smoking establishment, this is their decision, they will suffer whatever consequences occur because of it but if I am sitting in my home and a drunk smashes into my home I have lost that freedom of choice.... I have passed it off into the hands of a stranger and law enforcement.

Below is a summary of the Lenexa, Kansas anti-smoking law:

"City Council passes law to protect public health
Lenexa’s smoking ordinance goes into effect Jan. 2, 2008

After nearly two years of discussion and study, the City Council passed a smoking ordinance to protect the public by minimizing health risks associated with second-hand smoking.

The new law bans smoking in all enclosed public places and places of employment in the city, including restaurants, bars, and clubs. The law also prohibits smoking within 10 feet of a public building’s entrance. Exceptions are outdoor dining areas and tobacco shops. The law does not regulate private homes except those that operate daycares and health care facilities. The law goes into effect on Jan. 2, 2008, to provide business owners and employers time to prepare.

The City Council gathered input from members of the community and took into consideration a study that measured the possible impact of smoking restrictions at restaurants and bars in Johnson County. According to the study, which was commissioned by Johnson County last year, 80 percent of those surveyed said they typically request “non smoking” seating at restaurants; and 35 percent said they would eat at full-service restaurants more often in Johnson County if smoking restrictions were implemented.

During the period of study and discussion, the council also heard overwhelming evidence regarding the dangers of second hand smoke."

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Rush Limbaugh IS AN IDIOT

So tell me why Don Imus (who I did not listen to) was booted of the radio waves and a known drug addict, liar and idiot like Limbaugh is till blowing hot air into a radio microphone?!?!?

I just heard the man insult Hillary Clinton using terms much more offensive to women than what Imus said.

The man likes to hear himself talk and he doesn't care who he insults in the process. I would love to see him and Donald Trump locked up in a New York Taxi together having a chat. Can you imagine the gossip and bullshit that would take place. Neither one contributes anything positive to this earth. They are negative, pompous asses.

Limbaugh has a letter on ebay reprimanding him for blasting a human for stating that he was a veteran when he was not. I guess that Limbaugh read him the riot act and insulted all veterans in the process..... one of which is my daughter.

Rush, you state you are "just a boy from small town Missouri" go the hell back into your sunflower field and shut your trap.

Hillary for president!!!