I support Smokefree Boise!
Target:
Boise City Council
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I recognize that secondhand smoke is a serious threat to workplace safety and public health. I support making all indoor public and work places, including bars, 100% smokefree to protect ALL workers.
I recognize that secondhand smoke is a serious threat to workplace safety and public health. I support making all indoor public and work places, including bars, 100% smokefree to protect ALL workers.
We the undersigned support the Smokefree Boise movement to make all indoor public and work places 100% smokefree.
We signed the "I support Smokefree Boise!" petition!
# 698:
11:40 am PDT, May 17,
Scott Nelson, Idaho
# 697:
8:20 pm PDT, May 14,
Name not displayed, Idaho
I'm a supporter because I don't want my daughter exposed to second or third hand smoke.
I'm a supporter because I don't want my daughter exposed to second or third hand smoke.
# 696:
6:41 am PDT, May 8,
Angela Elliott, Idaho
# 695:
8:39 am PDT, May 1,
J. Glerum, Idaho
# 694:
12:46 pm PDT, Apr 14,
Name not displayed, Idaho
# 693:
9:36 am PDT, Apr 14,
Name not displayed, Idaho
I am in support of a 100% smoke free environment as I have great concern for the health of children and all people including those who choose to smoke. I believe full heartedly initiative to ban smoking in all indoor public and work places, including bars stands for freedom. I also believe that the ban should include any close outdoor proximity of the same. It is a farce to ban the indoor smoking but allow individuals to stand just outside the door of a building/facility while they smoke only to have the toxins immediately sucked into the building/facility air circulation system. Children will accept that smoking is socially unacceptable and something to avoid if they are raised in a state that actively supports and enforces Public Smoking Bans. When adults publically display their smoking behaviors as they participate in social activities they are taking away the personal choice of individuals who do not want to smoke or breath second hand smoke. Movie Ratings do not allow smoking or portrayal of smoking in movies that are viewed by children. Why should there be any less concern for the influence of smoking in real life. Public Intoxication is outlawed because of the known fact that it threatens the health and safety of all individual including the intoxicated person. Why then would Smoking be allowed? A ban on smoking in all indoor public and work places should be approved as soon as possible for the entire state of Idaho to stand as an example of a Health Care Initiative for the entire United States to follow.
I am in support of a 100% smoke free environment as I have great concern for the health of children and all people including those who choose to smoke. I believe full heartedly initiative to ban smoking in all indoor public and work places, including bars stands for freedom. I also believe that the ban should include any close outdoor proximity of the same. It is a farce to ban the indoor smoking but allow individuals to stand just outside the door of a building/facility while they smoke only to have the toxins immediately sucked into the building/facility air circulation system. Children will accept that smoking is socially unacceptable and something to avoid if they are raised in a state that actively supports and enforces Public Smoking Bans. When adults publically display their smoking behaviors as they participate in social activities they are taking away the personal choice of individuals who do not want to smoke or breath second hand smoke. Movie Ratings do not allow smoking or portrayal of smoking in movies that are viewed by children. Why should there be any less concern for the influence of smoking in real life. Public Intoxication is outlawed because of the known fact that it threatens the health and safety of all individual including the intoxicated person. Why then would Smoking be allowed? A ban on smoking in all indoor public and work places should be approved as soon as possible for the entire state of Idaho to stand as an example of a Health Care Initiative for the entire United States to follow.
# 692:
3:29 pm PDT, Apr 13,
Name not displayed, Idaho
I support a smokefree Boise for my health, the health of my family, and the health of my children.
I support a smokefree Boise for my health, the health of my family, and the health of my children.
# 691:
3:21 pm PDT, Apr 13,
Todd Mahoney, Idaho
# 690:
11:56 am PDT, Apr 8,
Dorie Gowans, Idaho
As an ex-smoker, I was always mindful of those around me. More than someone having the right to smoke wherever and whenever they want, I believe that everyone has the right to be in a public place and not have to take on, internally or externally, other people's potentially dangerous secondhand smoke. Customer's might have limited exposure, but think of the employee's who spend significant amounts of time in smokey environments. What rights are being denied them? Is it really a right to smoke? Is that in the constitution? It is their choice to smoke, and if they choose to do so, let them go outside.
As an ex-smoker, I was always mindful of those around me. More than someone having the right to smoke wherever and whenever they want, I believe that everyone has the right to be in a public place and not have to take on, internally or externally, other people's potentially dangerous secondhand smoke. Customer's might have limited exposure, but think of the employee's who spend significant amounts of time in smokey environments. What rights are being denied them? Is it really a right to smoke? Is that in the constitution? It is their choice to smoke, and if they choose to do so, let them go outside.
# 689:
11:15 am PDT, Apr 8,
Name not displayed, Idaho
I don't understand how the people that smoke can argue against this. If you want to harm yourself, that's your choice, but it's really not fair that I work hard to stay healthy and you just blow smoke in my face when I'm out trying to have a good time. It's downright disrespectful. SMOKE-FREE BOISE!!!
I don't understand how the people that smoke can argue against this. If you want to harm yourself, that's your choice, but it's really not fair that I work hard to stay healthy and you just blow smoke in my face when I'm out trying to have a good time. It's downright disrespectful. SMOKE-FREE BOISE!!!
# 688:
10:27 am PDT, Apr 8,
Laurie Warren-Petersen, Idaho
Secondhand smoke is a health hazard. No one should have to choose between a job and good health. Removing smoke from bars has not had a significant adverse impact on revenues. Smokefree policies protect citizens’ health – there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Broad support exists for smokefree policies.
Secondhand smoke is a health hazard. No one should have to choose between a job and good health. Removing smoke from bars has not had a significant adverse impact on revenues. Smokefree policies protect citizens’ health – there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Broad support exists for smokefree policies.
# 687:
5:48 pm PDT, Apr 6,
Shauneen Grange, Idaho
# 686:
8:23 am PDT, Apr 6,
Name not displayed, Idaho
# 684:
9:44 am PDT, Mar 28,
Name not displayed, Idaho
# 683:
12:49 pm PDT, Mar 25,
Jessica Aldecoa, Idaho
# 682:
9:49 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Mackenzie Wilson, Idaho
Because I should not have to suffer because of another person's disgusting habit.
Because I should not have to suffer because of another person's disgusting habit.
# 681:
9:46 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Stacy Cammann, Idaho
# 680:
9:43 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Jenny Crum, Idaho
# 679:
4:12 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Mollie Baxter, Idaho
# 678:
3:19 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Name not displayed, Idaho
# 676:
10:49 am PDT, Mar 24,
Name not displayed, Idaho
I get migranes as soon as I smell it so I would hope I do not have to go through that in a public place
I get migranes as soon as I smell it so I would hope I do not have to go through that in a public place
# 675:
11:03 pm PDT, Mar 23,
Name not displayed, Idaho
Second hand smoke kills people and may prevent women from successfully developing a fetus.
Second hand smoke kills people and may prevent women from successfully developing a fetus.
# 674:
8:28 pm PDT, Mar 22,
Name not displayed, Idaho
Nicotine is such an addicting drug. Let's nip this in the bud by curtailing people even starting and polluting others precious air.
Nicotine is such an addicting drug. Let's nip this in the bud by curtailing people even starting and polluting others precious air.
# 673:
8:14 am PDT, Mar 22,
Inez Jacobson, Wyoming
This e-mail came from our grandaughter. I'm so proud of my granddaughters (six), who are all non-smokers. It's verry important to us.
This e-mail came from our grandaughter. I'm so proud of my granddaughters (six), who are all non-smokers. It's verry important to us.
# 672:
8:31 pm PDT, Mar 21,
Treone Cooley, Idaho
It is inappropriate and irresponsible to smoke in an enclosed environment with the full knowledge that it is harming those around you.
It is inappropriate and irresponsible to smoke in an enclosed environment with the full knowledge that it is harming those around you.
# 671:
12:19 pm PDT, Mar 20,
Name not displayed, Idaho
# 670:
10:30 am PDT, Mar 20,
Angela Tandy, Idaho
# 669:
3:30 am PDT, Mar 20,
Laura May, United Kingdom
Completely Agree with this petition. But let's go one step further and ban it worldwide!!
Completely Agree with this petition. But let's go one step further and ban it worldwide!!
# 668:
7:12 pm PDT, Mar 19,
Name not displayed, Idaho
# 667:
5:12 pm PDT, Mar 19,
Karla Case, Idaho
# 666:
5:03 pm PDT, Mar 19,
Name not displayed, Idaho
Anything that makes it difficult for people to smoke may prompt someone to quit and improve their own health, in addition to eliminating the effect on others who make the healthy choice not to smoke.
Anything that makes it difficult for people to smoke may prompt someone to quit and improve their own health, in addition to eliminating the effect on others who make the healthy choice not to smoke.
# 665:
9:07 am PDT, Mar 19,
Name not displayed, Idaho
# 664:
8:35 am PDT, Mar 19,
Ronna Parish, Idaho
# 663:
8:35 am PDT, Mar 19,
Name not displayed, Idaho
I'm tired of others "right to smoke' infringing on MY right to be healthy! That includes just walking down the street
I'm tired of others "right to smoke' infringing on MY right to be healthy! That includes just walking down the street
# 662:
7:51 am PDT, Mar 19,
Katie Carpenter, Idaho
The day that our bars are smoke free might be the day that I actually go to one.
The day that our bars are smoke free might be the day that I actually go to one.
# 661:
7:48 am PDT, Mar 19,
Erin Hogue, Idaho
# 660:
7:16 am PDT, Mar 19,
Brooke Carrie, Idaho
# 659:
7:05 am PDT, Mar 19,
Lori Reading, Idaho
# 658:
6:25 am PDT, Mar 19,
Pam Twilegar, Idaho
# 657:
6:22 am PDT, Mar 19,
Josh Brunner, Idaho
We all know the dangers of second hand smoke! I specifically stay away from businesses where I know this is going to be a problem and I think many others do to.
We all know the dangers of second hand smoke! I specifically stay away from businesses where I know this is going to be a problem and I think many others do to.
# 656:
5:54 am PDT, Mar 19,
Tracy Hopkins, Idaho
I want to feel comfortable going out and not worry about smelling like cigarettes when I get home. Please ban smoking in bars in Boise!
I want to feel comfortable going out and not worry about smelling like cigarettes when I get home. Please ban smoking in bars in Boise!
# 655:
5:27 am PDT, Mar 19,
Linda Rawlings, Idaho
I quit 22 years ago, and have realized since how very very ill I was after only 5 years of smoking. I am from Norway where indoor smoking in public places has been banned for years already,and the night clubs are still doing great business wise. Some set up "smoking-buses" outside in the winter, but none of them had the drop in business they feared if smoking was to be banned.
I quit 22 years ago, and have realized since how very very ill I was after only 5 years of smoking. I am from Norway where indoor smoking in public places has been banned for years already,and the night clubs are still doing great business wise. Some set up "smoking-buses" outside in the winter, but none of them had the drop in business they feared if smoking was to be banned.
# 654:
4:23 am PDT, Mar 19,
Bradley Martinez, Idaho
I quit smoking a couple years ago. It was partly due to the fact that you were not able to smoke in doors in Seattle, WA. It will help those trying to quit by not having to be surrounded by smoke all the time! Please make Boise SmokeFree!
I quit smoking a couple years ago. It was partly due to the fact that you were not able to smoke in doors in Seattle, WA. It will help those trying to quit by not having to be surrounded by smoke all the time! Please make Boise SmokeFree!
# 653:
6:58 pm PDT, Mar 18,
Rhett Wood, Idaho
because i hate other people having control over my health and well being. my parents smoked when i grew up and i hated the way it made me smell, and what the second hand smoke did to my lungs
because i hate other people having control over my health and well being. my parents smoked when i grew up and i hated the way it made me smell, and what the second hand smoke did to my lungs
# 652:
5:55 pm PDT, Mar 18,
TJ Young, Idaho
We should be able to enjoy ourselves inside with out having to breath in deadly toxins. Smoking is fine when done outside but not inside for everyone to suffer.
We should be able to enjoy ourselves inside with out having to breath in deadly toxins. Smoking is fine when done outside but not inside for everyone to suffer.
# 651:
4:51 pm PDT, Mar 18,
Richard Barnet, Idaho
My wife is allergic to smoke and we often can't go to certain places if there is smoke present, like bowling alleys (that we would normally frequent). Thank you.
My wife is allergic to smoke and we often can't go to certain places if there is smoke present, like bowling alleys (that we would normally frequent). Thank you.
