Thu, 17 Sep 2009

Smoke-Free Planet

The real motivation behind the nannies is revealed, and it has nothing to do with "second hand smoke":

"We don't think our children should have to be watching someone smoke."

Apparently, just seeing someone smoke or use tobacco is so evil that it's to be restricted in movies as well!

Nanny knows best! Nothing to see here - move along!

Hey, you! Stop smoking in my atmosphere!
That's the message from New York City, where the mayor and health commissioner have just released a policy agenda called "Take Care New York 2012." Page 10 of the document says the city's health department "will work with the city's Department of Parks and Recreation and other entities to expand smoke-free spaces to include city parks and public beaches." The city council speaker is very interested in the idea, but her help might not be necessary if the parks department can implement the ban as a regulation.

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