Utah is considering a law banning people from smoking in cars with children aboard. Is this a good idea? Gazette Poll at 3:53pm Yes 69% 16 votes No 30% 7 votes Total Votes: 23
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
I bet most of us here grew up with parents who smoked in their cars or houses, we are all still here. People now know more about the dangers but we don't need a law to enforce it, education over the years have cut down those who allow their kids around their smoke.
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
U.S. Surgeon General Statements on Children and Secondhand Smoke • “Secondhand smoke contains more than 250 chemicals known to be toxic or carcinogenic, including formaldehyde, benzene, vinyl chloride, arsenic, ammonia, and hydrogen cyanide. Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are inhaling many of the same cancer-causing substances and poisons as smokers.” • “Because their bodies are developing, infants and young children are especially vulnerable to the poisons in secondhand smoke.” • “Both babies whose mothers smoke while pregnant and babies who are exposed to secondhand smoke after birth are more likely to die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than babies who are not exposed to cigarette smoke.” • “Babies whose mothers smoke while pregnant or who are exposed to secondhand smoke after birth have weaker lungs than other babies, which increases the risk for many health problems.” • “Secondhand smoke exposure causes acute lower respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia in infants and young children.” • “Secondhand smoke exposure causes children who already have asthma to experience more frequent and severe attacks.” • “Secondhand smoke exposure causes respiratory symptoms, including cough, phlegm, wheeze, and breathlessness, among school-aged children.” • “Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk for ear infections and are more likely to need an operation to insert ear tubes for drainage.” • “The Surgeon General has concluded that the only way to fully protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangers of secondhand smoke is through 100% smoke-free environments.” • “If you are a smoker, the single best way to protect your family from secondhand smoke is to quit smoking. In the meantime, you can protect your family by making your home and vehicles smokefree and only smoking outside.” American Academy of Pediatrics’
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Utah is considering a law banning people from smoking in cars with children aboard. Is this a good idea? Gazette Poll at 3:53pm Yes 69% 16 votes No 30% 7 votes Total Votes: 23
Gazette Poll 23 votes!
That's really scientific, and absolutely has nothing to do with the wishes of the people of Utah.
The choices should have been:
Yes No I can raise my kids without governmental supervision.
Yes 73% 30 votes No 26% 11 votes Total Votes: 41 7:13pm
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
After years of failure, a bill to outlaw smoking in cars with children is now one stop away from finally becoming law.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted 4-1 Wednesday to pass HB13, and sent it to the full Senate. It earlier passed the House 41-30.
A long parade of medical and youth protection organizations testified for it Wednesday as a needed step to protect children’s health. It was opposed by only one group — the conservative Utah Eagle Forum, which argued it infringes on parental rights, could someday lead to banning smoking in homes or lead to child abuse charges against smoking parents.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
only allow things once people get a paid permit from the glorious all-powerful government
that includes breathing
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