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CB Lifer wrote on Apr 29, 2009 3:25 PM:
I'm 52 years old, back when I was a child, my dad smoked around me all the time. I have no signs of cancer or anything else. Can't make enough money off of the drunks driving around, or the idiots that can't drive and talk on the phone, so give me yet one more law. I never smoked around my kids or grandkids when I was a smoker. Quit it, just quit it, I'm tired of all these laws that tell me how I CAN'T live my life. I am sick and tired of it. when is enough ENOUGH!?
alferd e. newman wrote on Apr 29, 2009 1:31 AM:
Some poeple do not read the papers, or keep up with the times. One of the post said that there should be a law to stop people from smoking in public places. There is . It went into effect this year. But on the other hand, I think they should outlaw bad breath. Some of these people's breath is bad enough to gag a dog on a gut wagon.
Why Not! wrote on Apr 23, 2009 2:22 PM:
Wow I can't understand the stupidity of some people. How UNFAIR for a child who has to sit in a confined car or house for that matter and smell the stinky stench of cigerattes because their parents dont have the courtesy to not smoke around them. I was raised around my parents smoking, which made it VERY easy for me to choose not to be like them. I hated it growing up. Not only does it smell bad and make it hard for you to breath, but it makes your clothing stink, etc. Smokers should act a little more grown up about this and do whats RIGHT for their children! These kids nowadays have it hard enough in this world. Quit complaining and just smoke outside and away from them!!!
OLD SCHOOL wrote on Apr 19, 2009 10:48 AM:
smoking, sex, booze ....whats next??? Why dont they just kill us now!
Jeepers... wrote on Apr 16, 2009 1:58 PM:
It is rediculous that this bill went to the house - and more so that it got passed. Does anyone see that we are on a slippery slope. Smoking is stupid and unhealthy - OK, I get it. But legislating that people cannot smoke in a car with children under the age of 16 is stupid. How do they enforce this? Are we going to have to get ID's for our children that are 16-18 for them to hand over to the officer when he pulls us over for smoking in the car?
Next thing you know there's going to be cameras in our homes making sure we're not eating salt or having unsafe sex - both of which are equally as bad for us as smoking.
Next thing you know there's going to be cameras in our homes making sure we're not eating salt or having unsafe sex - both of which are equally as bad for us as smoking.
Lets Get Really Real wrote on Apr 16, 2009 1:36 PM:
I care about kids, even if their own parents don't. Yes, in this day and age, I guess that's really really rare that someone might think or be concerned with someone other than themselves.
I'm a smoker. Yes, a nasty habit, but I enjoy it. I'm also a considerate smoker. I don't like subjecting my carcinogens onto other people. I know that cigarette smoke is harmful.
Kids have the right not to be subjected to cigarette smoke. Unfortunately, kids cannot choose their parents.
I'm a smoker. Yes, a nasty habit, but I enjoy it. I'm also a considerate smoker. I don't like subjecting my carcinogens onto other people. I know that cigarette smoke is harmful.
Kids have the right not to be subjected to cigarette smoke. Unfortunately, kids cannot choose their parents.
bite me wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:44 AM:
I'm not a smoker but I'm tired of the government getting into things that happen in my home, my car....Common sense tells us this is a good law but what will it be next. How far can we let them go before we relize that we no longer have any say. That is where I have my problem. Because the next issue might be one personal to all of you and then you will be angry.
Whats next wrote on Apr 16, 2009 6:52 AM:
Dear Government, would you please make everyone be as great as I am. I am getting tired of all these people who do things that I don't like....Please force them to be good people.
Schweee wrote on Apr 15, 2009 5:20 PM:
I dont see what the big problem is? People that are outraged by this nee to take a step back and think about this. If they are following the law (which im sure they're not) the young child sitting in the back seat of the car is inhaling as much smoke as either the passenger or driving sitting in the front seat. IT doesnt take a rocket scientist or a wind scientist to figure out that when the window is down, the smoke doesnt blow out the window, it blows back in the face of the child. Duh! Second hand smoke kills. Smoking in the car with a child is handing them the cigerette. You might as well light one up with them.
To A thought... wrote on Apr 15, 2009 2:21 PM:
Let me paraphrase...if it was good enough for you, then it's good enough for the children of today?!?! I think that's what you are getting at. BTW, You don't know if you have lung cancer from second hand smoke... yet... it can still can develop. (I hope not for you and your family's sake) But we need to want for more for the children of today and tomorrow. Godspeed.
smoked for years wrote on Apr 15, 2009 12:47 PM:
but never, ever around anyone. I know, closet smoker. My husband never saw me smoke nor did my children or my grandchildren. I agree with non smoker. If people (smokers) took other people’s rights into consideration (smoking at the entrance of a public building) or cared more about the health and well being of their children the government would not have to step in.
By the way, thanks to the new cig tax, smoked for years has now decided not to let the government suck up more of my hard earned money, I quit 2 months ago.
By the way, thanks to the new cig tax, smoked for years has now decided not to let the government suck up more of my hard earned money, I quit 2 months ago.
babyboomer wrote on Apr 15, 2009 11:06 AM:
HANNA: seek professional help right away. You lack maturity, and don't seem to make any sense.
Comments... wrote on Apr 15, 2009 9:15 AM:
To those who focus on this issue as one taking away your personal freedom... you can smoke to your heart's content... however, you're right we do want to take away your personal freedom... to subject your children to carcinogenic substances (and I am ok with this including other harmful substances). NO HUMAN BEING HAS THE RIGHT TO ABUSE A CHILD! Just don't smoke in the car with your kids -- it's ok to harm yourself --just give your kids a chance. They may be your kids, but clearly you don't know what’s best for them if you subject your own kids to this danger. SOMEONE has to look out for your children...because you're not!
bite me wrote on Apr 14, 2009 10:49 PM:
What will be next....fast food only with a dr. okay, no salt in restraunts, deep fat frying is out, every family has to join a gym or have one of those step devices so that lawmakers know that they are excercizing, maybe inplant a chip so that they can tell how much you drink, how much fat each day, calories, etc...put a gps with that and they have you all covered. Take away your guns, tell you how many trees you can cut on your property, what kind of building you can build, some places even what color of paint to use...It just gets to be to much but there is always someone that these laws work for...they are just really adding up anymore.
HAHAH wrote on Apr 14, 2009 8:09 PM:
"we're going to be living in a police state" yes Obama is going to take away your guns and he's going to steal your smokes!!!
/sarcasm
/sarcasm
wrote on Apr 14, 2009 7:07 PM:
It’s not about the right of the people that smoke; it’s about the little ones that need somebody to stand up for their rights. We all know that most of the children out there can’t stand up for themselves when it comes to their elders and there repulsive habit killing their health. For you smokers: Do you stop to think about what that cigarette is doing to you little ones body every time you smoke around them? Do you give them a choice? NO, you are more concerned about YOUR selfish habit. When you’re next to your child to you ask if they would like to smoke, they already do; EVERY TIME YOU SMOKE WITH THEM AROUND. How would you fill if you caught your 8 year old daughter smoking with her friends? It wouldn’t matter, she smokes every day anyway. Just NOT BY CHOICE. WHAT HAPPEN TO THERE RIGHTS? US NONSMOKERS RIGHTS?
Oregon Mama wrote on Apr 14, 2009 4:14 PM:
I am a non-smoker and have little children. I think exposing your kids to smoking is bad and agree with most of the parents and non-smokers view on here. HOWEVER, the laws seem to be going farther and farther. What's next? You can't smoke, period, because you are endangering your OWN life and the government needs to step in on your behalf because they are looking out for your better interests? We non-smokers are quick to talk but what happens when the next law passed affects rights that we hold dear?
ABOUT TIME wrote on Apr 14, 2009 3:36 PM:
AWESOME! about time there was a law against smoking in your vehicle with children under 16 riding in it. I have 2 neices and a nephew that grew up with mom smoking in the car. Now all three have lung cancer and have NEVER smoked a day of their lives. I think the parents should actually get ticketed for child abuse/neglect!!!
People are Ridiculous wrote on Apr 14, 2009 2:50 PM:
Hey people
Lets get real.
You don't really care if my kids die of cancer from second hand smoke, because it doesn't effect You. Just like you don't care about the poor smelly kid down the road that you don't want playing with your kid. It's just one more thing that you can use to look down your nose at people to make yourselves feel better.
Because I know all you "OMG Smokers are soo Grrross" peeps are the same ones in your sweats shopping for Twinkies at the Walmarts to eat while you watch Dr Phil.
Lets get real.
You don't really care if my kids die of cancer from second hand smoke, because it doesn't effect You. Just like you don't care about the poor smelly kid down the road that you don't want playing with your kid. It's just one more thing that you can use to look down your nose at people to make yourselves feel better.
Because I know all you "OMG Smokers are soo Grrross" peeps are the same ones in your sweats shopping for Twinkies at the Walmarts to eat while you watch Dr Phil.
BBQ wrote on Apr 14, 2009 2:46 PM:
The carcinogens ingested by a kid standing next to a barbecue grill are 3 times worse than smoking a cigarette. Should we ban BBQ in the back yard "for the children"?
Coquille Parent wrote on Apr 14, 2009 1:02 PM:
Maybe they can donate the money they make from this new law to the schools... I know that might make sense... what was I thinking?
nonsmoker wrote on Apr 14, 2009 12:30 PM:
Well i dont know if i like the idea of it being a LAW. Im not a smoker but it would be nice if parents who are smokers would consider their kids' health before lighting up in a closed up car. Kids need to have the choice to have clean air and if parents dont care about their health, then the law has to step in. So i dont blame the justice system for this law... i blame the people who dont take into consideration that the others around them dont want to smell their second hand smoke. If people would consider others feelings the world would be a bit nicer.
A thought wrote on Apr 14, 2009 12:18 PM:
Will we give up all our rights, our free will, and ability to think for ourselves?? Seems that the government is doing all our thinking for us and doing all our parenting. My parents both smoked and I'm healthy. They didn't have car seats for us (I do believe car seats are great for little ones), we didn't wear seat belts, didn't wear a bike helmet, and drove at 16 with friends in the car...guess what...I'm still alive! Let's just give the government control of every thing we do and not have to make a decision for ourselves! Also, I believe that our Police departments have much more important things to do then watch to see if someone is smoking in the car with a person 16 or under...I'm more worried about the drugs and drunk drivers. THINK ABOUT IT PEOPLE, WHILE IT MAY BE A GREAT IDEA, IT JUST TAKES ANOTHER ONE OF OUR RIGHTS AWAY. BIG BROTHER IS BECOMING REAL AND WE ARE JUST SITTING BACK AND LETTING HIM...
Its not about smokers rights wrote on Apr 14, 2009 12:10 PM:
It’s not about the right of the people that smoke; it’s about the little ones that need somebody to stand up for their rights. We all know that most of the children out there can’t stand up for themselves when it comes to their elders and there repulsive habit killing their health. For you smokers: Do you stop to think about what that cigarette is doing to you little ones body every time you smoke around them? Do you give them a choice? NO, you are more concerned about YOUR selfish habit. When you’re next to your child to you ask if they would like to smoke, they already do; EVERY TIME YOU SMOKE WITH THEM AROUND. How would you fill if you caught your 8 year old daughter smoking with her friends? It wouldn’t matter, she smokes every day anyway. Just NOT BY CHOICE. WHAT HAPPEN TO THERE RIGHTS? US NONSMOKERS RIGHTS?
Common Sense wrote on Apr 14, 2009 11:41 AM:
About time, since a baby has no say, except cough & later develope 2nd hand lung cancer at least...
babyboomer wrote on Apr 14, 2009 8:57 AM:
Don't you people see this is not about smoking. The big picture as people we have rights do you all want to be living in a police state. Next we will have to ask to take a drink, smoke, have a party what ever in our home. Just because you are not a smoker do you go along with assuming that non of us are intelligent enough to or care about our children or gran childern to not blow smoke in there face. Most people make the right choice. Don't take the right of choice away from everyone. What happen to rights!!!
choices wrote on Apr 14, 2009 8:09 AM:
No one is saying smokers can not smoke they are just saying you can't do it in a car if you have someone 16 or under with you. If you are a smoker you make the choice to fill your lungs with tar. Children and non-smokers don't get a choice when you are puffing on your cancer stick in the car or two feet outside the front of a public building. All anyone is asking of you is to have a little respect for people and their rights to clean air.
opinionated wrote on Apr 13, 2009 11:55 PM:
They won't ban alcohol because they all use it...like they said it is money in their pocket but it doesn't affect their bad habits..what about kids who get hold of the parents partially drank glasses of alcohol or liquor cabinets if it is even kept in one..
Most people who smoke w/ children in a vehicle have the windows down.
Its free tax money for the states implementing the stupid laws.
Most people who smoke w/ children in a vehicle have the windows down.
Its free tax money for the states implementing the stupid laws.
TO WONDERING wrote on Apr 13, 2009 10:15 PM:
Well if you have a child in your house it should be considered child abuse to smoke there. PERIOD!!!
Rocco St.Bruno wrote on Apr 13, 2009 9:26 PM:
The government does this because they feel that the population is too stupid to think rationally for themselves and you know what, we prove them right every time.
Janelle wrote on Apr 13, 2009 8:08 PM:
That is beyound!! Just another way to take our money. They need to start taking money from the none smokers.Like they are so great they don't have to pay!!!! And did you know unless you have lots of money that child abuse is legal??? Just ask mary james A judge in salem oregon...I lost A case trying to protect my son from his Father because I didn't have money SAD place we live in.
LAWs to save the world wrote on Apr 13, 2009 7:32 PM:
This is for "Born and Bred Red"!
We have laws about "cell phones" that are almost impossible to enforce. I have seen accident caused by contact lens and much more. I guess we need to have our illustrious politicians make more laws rater than actually solve a problem.
We have laws about "cell phones" that are almost impossible to enforce. I have seen accident caused by contact lens and much more. I guess we need to have our illustrious politicians make more laws rater than actually solve a problem.
Not a smoker wrote on Apr 13, 2009 7:23 PM:
Common sense
Where does this stop? If somebody does not like it, lets make another law (Oregon and California are the worlds worst). We can’t enforce the laws against “real criminals” now so we want to add more laws infringing on a persons rights. I agree, it is not a healthy situation but we can’t continue to make laws to save the world that can not be reasonable enforced. Getting the illicit drugs off the street is much more important! I am not a smoker……
Where does this stop? If somebody does not like it, lets make another law (Oregon and California are the worlds worst). We can’t enforce the laws against “real criminals” now so we want to add more laws infringing on a persons rights. I agree, it is not a healthy situation but we can’t continue to make laws to save the world that can not be reasonable enforced. Getting the illicit drugs off the street is much more important! I am not a smoker……
Non- Smoker wrote on Apr 13, 2009 6:17 PM:
No smoking in the cars? Though the concept of the legislation has good intent, i believe it will make things worse! Most likely, if the person is smoking in the car with their kid, they have little concern for their kids nor their own life anywho, and the probably smoke in the house with the kid there too!! We need to enforce the law with gentleness, Meaning Allowing people to CHOOSE! Lets not make the jobs of our officers any harder!
Tabbacky User wrote on Apr 13, 2009 5:31 PM:
How many non smokers using cell phones have caused accidents? DUHHH!! Cry me a river, build me a bridge and get over it.
Born and Bred Red wrote on Apr 13, 2009 4:10 PM:
If people weren't so ignorant and disrespectful slobs, then this law, as well as those the inhibit spitting, smoking, indecent exposure, trafficing minors and drugs, leaving your dog poo about etc. would not be of any concern because we should know better! Start teaching your children right from wrong and good moral values and quite filling their heads full of nonsense! It starts at home...
Born and Bred Red wrote on Apr 13, 2009 4:04 PM:
And another thing, for those of you who are against this.... I grew up with a girl who had horrible burns on her leg because her careless mother had her in the front seat without a booster seat, hit a deep puddle in the road, hydro-planed, and so that she didnt crash into the guard rail she dropped her lit cigarette... right on this little one's bare leg! This is for the good of children, who are not onld enough to take care of themselves!
Born and Bred Red wrote on Apr 13, 2009 4:00 PM:
Not only is it dangerous to drive while smoking, but it is also bad for your child's health! Before you start talking about "rights" and "communist ruling liberals" why dont you stop and think that this is for the betterment of mankind! Stop abusing your children with second-hand smoke, put down your cell phone, get both hands on the wheel, and become a good parent!. Get real smokers!
What a Shame wrote on Apr 13, 2009 1:25 PM:
I did not have a father as far as I am concerned. He was nothing but trash just like most of you people. But then you have a right to your opinion just like I have a right to mine.
As far as the subject. This is just another example of getting closer to being a total Communist country.
As far as the subject. This is just another example of getting closer to being a total Communist country.
Its about time wrote on Apr 13, 2009 12:46 PM:
Yeah!!! I cannot wait until I no longer have to drive by or behind a car and watch someone smoking while kids are in the car! If you want to stink and get cancer...fine, but leave the kids out of it! It is interesting that "money" is the issue...what about the kids? And ..yeah I am thankful for the government..they stop the stupid people in this world!
wondering wrote on Apr 13, 2009 12:16 PM:
So I wonder when they Are Going To Say we Can Not smoke In Our Houses?
Wonderful wrote on Apr 13, 2009 12:01 PM:
I think that is a wonderful idea. They also need to make it against the law to smoke in public places. It already is some states. We nonsmokers shouldn’t have to suffer because of somebody’s selfish, uncaring and repulsive habit; especially little kids that really don’t have a say. And the price of the ticket, it needs to be more!! It will definitely make people stop and think before they fill poor little child’s lungs with harmful chemicals. I fill so sorry for all the children that have to suffer every day.
OMFGEE wrote on Apr 13, 2009 10:43 AM:
I have 3 childern and all 3 have asthma...I HAVE NEVER SMOKED!!!!! umm why do they have asthma?!
I think this is a crock law....I see 16 yr. old drivers with a turck/car load of friends with them...they just got their licens and know they are not allowed to have friends with them...the cops can't tell the ages of new drivers how are they going to tell the ages when some one lights one up with people in their cars/trucks?!?!
I think this is a crock law....I see 16 yr. old drivers with a turck/car load of friends with them...they just got their licens and know they are not allowed to have friends with them...the cops can't tell the ages of new drivers how are they going to tell the ages when some one lights one up with people in their cars/trucks?!?!
Taxpayer Spy wrote on Apr 13, 2009 10:13 AM:
Why is it that when the so called "adult lawmakers" know that they are going to have a hard time getting a bill passed, they always start involving our kids in it, then everything is ok then, its for the kids.
Sounds to me that most of the kids are a lot more mature than the people in government.
What did all you whinners try to do when YOUR parents was smoking around you, except when their back was turned, you swiped a smoke out of their pack of cigs and smoked it yourself. Go whine somewhere else, the world isn't perfect and never will be, but then you must think that you are.
Sounds to me that most of the kids are a lot more mature than the people in government.
What did all you whinners try to do when YOUR parents was smoking around you, except when their back was turned, you swiped a smoke out of their pack of cigs and smoked it yourself. Go whine somewhere else, the world isn't perfect and never will be, but then you must think that you are.
Defending Children... wrote on Apr 13, 2009 9:48 AM:
If you need to smoke around kids... then perhaps you should not have them. It's a selfish thing to do and being a parent is 100% about being selfless. THAT is what's wrong with this society... parents not putting their kids first. End of story.
Aw Geez wrote on Apr 13, 2009 7:53 AM:
Its about the money.
90.00 a pop.
While there are legitimate reasons for adults not smoking in a car with kids present, this law and many others are just about the money.
90.00 a pop.
While there are legitimate reasons for adults not smoking in a car with kids present, this law and many others are just about the money.
parents who smoked... wrote on Apr 12, 2009 10:20 PM:
Thank goodness they are banning this. My brother and I both have severe asthma and we were victims of two chain smoking parents. They have since quit, however, they regret exposing us to their second hand smoke throughout our childhood (especially those days in the car – WITH THE WINDOWS ROLLED UP). There is no family history of asthma and we were the only kids in our extended family around second smoke. Yes, must be TOTAL coincidence …And, to the person commenting that kids grow up now with a sense of entitlement?!?? My apologies for feeling entitled to healthy lungs and life without an inhaler. I don't think that's too much to ask for.
Oregon Resident wrote on Apr 12, 2009 6:24 PM:
This is getting insane! Next you know they are going to try to make a law saying I can't eat junkfood or something.
When are we going to stop the state from going around making laws for every stupid thing? And to all of you that agree with this new bill: Im sure there is something you do that the state could make against the law too... so maybe you should reconsider how you are thinking or we all better put away a ton of money for attorney costs.
When are we going to stop the state from going around making laws for every stupid thing? And to all of you that agree with this new bill: Im sure there is something you do that the state could make against the law too... so maybe you should reconsider how you are thinking or we all better put away a ton of money for attorney costs.
steve wrote on Apr 12, 2009 1:19 PM:
Smokers dont get in a vaccum to smoke, so a "smoke filled car" isnt gonna be seen by anyone. Another present from the communist librals. Shouldnt be long before some terrorist sets off a nuke here and all commerce will stop. Time to find a nice bunker out in the woods and start stocking up. Or can we not smoke there either.
to greatful grandma wrote on Apr 12, 2009 10:59 AM:
DO YOU ALSO WANT THEM TO GO HOUSE TO HOUSE TO BE SURE NO ONE IS SMOKING IN THE HOME where there are children? The governor and legislature want the cigarette tax to support the health care for children,but then they raise taxes on the cigarettes which causes people to stop smoking. Since statistics show that lower income people are the greatest percentage of smokers, then it stands to reason that necessities will not be provided so that the parent can afford his/her cigarettes. WHAT A MESS THIS HAS BECOME WITH SO MANY DEPENDING ON THE GOVERNMENT TO SOLVE ALL OF OUR PROBLEMS.
to wast of time wrote on Apr 12, 2009 10:50 AM:
AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!!!!!!! I am so tired of the government running our lives. Why don't they follow the constitution instead of passing do "gooder" laws.
Whatever happened to "DON'T TREAD ON ME!"? Why don't they revisit the minimum wage law before it bankrupts small business????
Whatever happened to "DON'T TREAD ON ME!"? Why don't they revisit the minimum wage law before it bankrupts small business????
mom wrote on Apr 12, 2009 9:55 AM:
It think this is going too far. A persons car is a private area. What next...are they going into homes and punnish people for not opening their doors and windows. They have no right to tell me what I can do in my car..kids or no kids!!!
J wrote on Apr 11, 2009 4:43 PM:
For God sakes lets get some responsible Republicans voted into Salem and put an end to this liberal majority madness. Been a Monarchy up there for decades.
MOFFAT COUNTY COWBOY wrote on Apr 11, 2009 4:41 PM:
It is just another way of raising money without raising taxes. Just like the tobaco tax, liquor tax, gas tax, property tax. Just remember its your rights they are taking away from you and you voted them in. People need to start using there senses when they vote not just vote for the guy that has the same pathetice agenda.
CARL wrote on Apr 11, 2009 3:43 PM:
I died of lung cancer in back in 83' cause my son smoked in the car while he drove me places
Jethro wrote on Apr 11, 2009 3:38 PM:
Well, if you have a care and concern for the health of your child, this really shouldn't be a bother. Children, it seems, need to be protected from idiot adults who don't give a ****. I smoke, but I don't subject my children to it by smoking in the house or in the car. Besides, why would you want to ruin the trade-in value of your car?
An Ex-smoker wrote on Apr 11, 2009 9:43 AM:
If I buy the car i will do what i want put me in jail i would not pay the fine either. Never I will stay in jail..
Mark wrote on Apr 11, 2009 6:23 AM:
This is NOT a matter of the state. It saddens me that people fall for such things implemented by our government. Sure, there is plenty of validity in the details of this specific law BUT... The abundance of laws such as this solves no issue of social concern; these laws merley wean the state out of the social domain and edges it into the privacy of our own lives. These same children will soon wonder how their forebearers called this a FREE COUNTRY.
ALFRED E. NEWMAN wrote on Apr 11, 2009 1:46 AM:
Big brother is watching twenty plus years later.When will this country wake up and smell the garbage that is being shoved down their throats? We are not only being taxed to death, but we are beib=ng told what we can and cannot do in our own homes. WAKE UP AMERICA, YOU ARE LOOSING YOUR FREEDOMS! WELCOME TO THE USS OF A.
Totsoc wrote on Apr 10, 2009 6:26 PM:
They cant outlaw poverty or get equal healthcare for everyone but they got too much time on their hands for stupidity above and beyond the call of idiotcy. BOOT THEM OUT OF OFFICE before its too late. This crap is happening in California everyday. LA TImes ran a huge article about their run away legislators. No smoking on the beach, no spitting in public, etc....
Waste of Time wrote on Apr 10, 2009 4:37 PM:
This entire bill is a waste of the State's time. We have serious pressing issues that need to be dealt with now!
Our schools are under-funded, our jails are over crowded, our police forces are spread so thin that they can only respond to major incidents, we have some of the highest unemployment since the recession of the 80's and our lawmakers are focusing on smoking in cars.
I WANT MY TAX MONEY BACK!!!
Our schools are under-funded, our jails are over crowded, our police forces are spread so thin that they can only respond to major incidents, we have some of the highest unemployment since the recession of the 80's and our lawmakers are focusing on smoking in cars.
I WANT MY TAX MONEY BACK!!!
Opinions are like noses wrote on Apr 10, 2009 4:33 PM:
What a Shame wrote on Apr 10, 2009 3:30 PM:
Hey opinions are like noses: So after your somment, when are YOU aoing to have YOUR father arrested for child abuse.
Thanks for asking! I am 58 years old, my father died from cancer of the larnyx 23 years ago . . . I think the statute of limitations has expired on that possibility.
Hey opinions are like noses: So after your somment, when are YOU aoing to have YOUR father arrested for child abuse.
Thanks for asking! I am 58 years old, my father died from cancer of the larnyx 23 years ago . . . I think the statute of limitations has expired on that possibility.
Greatful Grandma wrote on Apr 10, 2009 3:50 PM:
Thank goodness someone is looking out for the welfare of our innocent little ones. Anybody so selfish and stupid to smoke in an enclosed area with children present should get more than a fine. What is this but child abuse? With the price of cigarettes maybe this will not be such a problem. Besides the danger of smoking and driving it may just save some little one a lifetime of illness. But the rude smokers out there probably don't see it that way. Hope it is enforced to the highest degree.
What a Shame wrote on Apr 10, 2009 3:30 PM:
Hey opinions are like noses: So after your somment, when are YOU aoing to have YOUR father arrested for child abuse.
What a Shame wrote on Apr 10, 2009 2:23 PM:
TO OPINIONS AND NOSES: Is that all you have to say. Don't you realize that the government is slowly taking mine and YOUR rights away from you. If you cannot realize that then put your hear back in ground and stay there. Right now we are on the verge of Communism and people like you are just to stupid to realize it.
Resident wrote on Apr 10, 2009 9:56 AM:
I know--we can cite parents with child abuse if their kid gets a cavity in a tooth! I'm trying to be as ridiculous as these lawmakers. I'm definitely on the smokers' side, even though I have never smoked in my life (and neither one of my kids ever had a cavity). We live in a child-centered society, which produces teens/young adults with a sense of entitlement.
Get ur done wrote on Apr 10, 2009 9:34 AM:
This is what these lawmakers can only come up with?First they vote to give themselves a big fat raise,get new office furniture and then this?There a re serious issues that Oregon faces and these morons come up with moral issues?Its beginning to look alot like those involved in the giant bonus scam.While I dont like the idea of people smoking around children the government should stay out of it.
Mother of 2 wrote on Apr 10, 2009 7:20 AM:
I think its a great law we as adults have a choice to smoke and know the effects of doing so children however don't and if parents aren't going to look out for them I'm glad someone finally is going to.
To Tax Spy wrote on Apr 10, 2009 7:10 AM:
I agree. Great comment. Full on Communism is exactly right. Next it will be illegal to drive with only one hand on the wheel! I'm moving to Canada
bigbrother wrote on Apr 10, 2009 4:51 AM:
Taxpayer Spy says it all
Make a law that keeps our children from eating those Big Macs,sugar infested Gummi Bears, and those vile Pepsi drinks
Make a law that keeps our children from eating those Big Macs,sugar infested Gummi Bears, and those vile Pepsi drinks
Whatthe wrote on Apr 9, 2009 9:17 PM:
Grief, the nanny state busybodies are at it again. When I think of the tremendous things our fathers' and grandfathers' generations accomplished here in Oregon it bumfuzzles me to think of all the stoopid idiotic big-brother laws they daily would have run afoul of, had they been subjected to what passes for the governance of Oregon these days.
Of course those better men would not have allowed such nincompoops to represent them!
It is high time to strictly ban those fools who suppose they represent us. Collect them, and send them all to... I don't know... Nebraska (not, Lord knows, that the corn and wheat farmers deserve them either)!
Of course those better men would not have allowed such nincompoops to represent them!
It is high time to strictly ban those fools who suppose they represent us. Collect them, and send them all to... I don't know... Nebraska (not, Lord knows, that the corn and wheat farmers deserve them either)!
NO NAME wrote on Apr 9, 2009 8:39 PM:
Thank God at least the goverment is looking out for our next generation, I think that it is a great idae, and to bad they didnt think of it before now.
IHATESTUPIDITY wrote on Apr 9, 2009 5:12 PM:
I am a smoker, do not smoke in the house, in my car, or around my children. YET as a child My ENTIRE family smoked around me and look i am still alive. And true shouldn't we ban McDonalds, Chocolate, anything that puts our childrens health in danger? If they are not your children to raise then mind your own damn business. You people are ridiculous!
Opinions are like noses wrote on Apr 9, 2009 3:46 PM:
To ANY BODY and WHAT A SHAME:
This is not about smoker’s rights…it IS about protecting children!
Like Christine, I grew up with a father who smoked in the car with the windows rolled up, as well as, in the house. I was diagnosed with asthma at a very early age that was attributed to my father’s smoking. It is a health issue that is still being treated today.
Personally, I consider anyone smoking with children in the car (or, even in their own home) guilty of child abuse.
This is not about smoker’s rights…it IS about protecting children!
Like Christine, I grew up with a father who smoked in the car with the windows rolled up, as well as, in the house. I was diagnosed with asthma at a very early age that was attributed to my father’s smoking. It is a health issue that is still being treated today.
Personally, I consider anyone smoking with children in the car (or, even in their own home) guilty of child abuse.
Matt wrote on Apr 9, 2009 3:26 PM:
I hope they pass it because every day I deal with children that smell like ashtrays. They are young and have no choice in the matter. They need protection from their parents that smoke around them.
no one wrote on Apr 9, 2009 3:25 PM:
has the freedom to destroy the lungs of someone who is not old enough to make that choice for themselves. If parents are too stupid to smoke and drive with their underage kids in the car don't be surprised when someone else makes the decision for you. These are probably the same morons who want to kill themselves smoking while not paying for their lung cancer (those of us who work for a living pay for their medicare, food stamps, oregon health plan, etc.)
anybody wrote on Apr 9, 2009 2:05 PM:
Just another law that is taking our FREEDOM away. My son&daughter both have been in the war zone twice. Now we can't smoke in our cars if we have someone under 16. Will are the people in the HOUSE going to make my car payments?? At least it is 16 CA is 17. Gee Arnold doesn't make my payment either. I WANT MY FREEDOM BACK TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT.
Dave wrote on Apr 9, 2009 1:20 PM:
This type of enforcement has been implemented before: cellphone use, seat belts, kids in safety seats that weigh less than a certain amount, etc. It is all well and good, but it brings up a very valid point: how does an officer determine compliance WITHOUT making an enforcement stop for a violation that as yet does not exist? If I remember correctly, reasonable cause must exist; just saying someone looks under 16 does not make it legal.
Taxpayer spy wrote on Apr 9, 2009 12:54 PM:
Why don't we regulate everything that might endanger a childs health. Why don't we eliminate junk food,too fattening, put a regulation on soda pop, too much sugar, candy bars and pastry, too much sugar and too fattening. When will all of these regulations stop for everyone. With all the regulations, if this is not leagilized communism, then what is. Just do what you are told, when you are told to do it, and keep your mouth shut.
Christine wrote on Apr 9, 2009 11:43 AM:
I think this is an AWESOME idea! As a person who had a chain smoking mother growing up and ended up with Asthma as an adult I applaud this legislation!
Stupid wrote on Apr 9, 2009 11:27 AM:
I agree that smoking around children is not smart but here we go again with the so-called lawmakers passing more laws that are stupid. Seems like since the Dems took over the state they think they need to think for you and me. This is nothing short of BIG BROTHER at work. Guess folks don't care that they want to think for you.
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