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Bill would ban people from smoking while children in the car. (Louisiana legislature lunacy)
KATC TV3 (Lafayette, Louisiana) ^ | 5/5/06 | unknown

Posted on 05/05/2006 6:11:02 AM PDT by BerniesFriend

Bill would ban people from smoking while children in the car

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Parents would have to stub out their cigarettes while their kids are in the car, under a bill headed to the Senate for debate.

The bill would prohibit anyone from lighting up a cigarette, cigar or pipe in a vehicle while a child required to be in a booster seat or car seat is riding along _ a child up to 60 pounds, or up to about eight years old.

The House approved the bill in a 66-31 vote.

Rep. Gary Smith, D-Norco, said he introduced the measure because he wants to prevent health problems that children can have from second hand smoke inhalation. He said children don't get a choice in whose cars they ride.

"I'm just trying to protect those who cannot protect themselves," he said.

Rep. Carla Dartez, D-Morgan City, said the bill infringes upon parents' rights to raise their children.

"I just think you're going a little too far in this Legislature when we can't allow parents of their own children to take care of their own children," she said.

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House Bill 1010 can be found at http://www.legis.state.la.us


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; US: Louisiana
KEYWORDS: bogusscience; forthechildren; idiocy; pufflist; smoking
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To: SheLion

I believe that people have the right to smoke. I believe that people have a right to drink alcohol but it is now a felony in most states to drink and drive with a child in the car. This might surprise you but in all 50 states it's against the law for adults to sexually molest little children also.

But then, who gives a crap about the kids as long as adults do what makes them feel good.


181 posted on 05/06/2006 10:27:21 AM PDT by no dems (A Winning Campaign Theme for a Conservative in '08: "PUTTING AMERICA FIRST")
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To: SheLion; no dems; cgbg

"What difference does it make to you if we smoke or not?"

You know, Lioness my good friend, I am beginning to think it's the idea that we don't CONFORM to the ideals of their paradise that gets them most. The fact that we stand and fight against their lie machines ;that infuriates them.

Commies can't stand independent thinkers, ya know.

OK all you antis- the gigs up; everyone here knows what you are. Nothing but control freaks.


182 posted on 05/06/2006 10:28:49 AM PDT by 383rr ((those who choose security over liberty deserve neither; GUN CONTROL=SLAVERY)
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To: no dems
I believe that people have the right to smoke. I believe that people have a right to drink alcohol but it is now a felony in most states to drink and drive with a child in the car. This might surprise you but in all 50 states it's against the law for adults to sexually molest little children also.

But then, who gives a crap about the kids as long as adults do what makes them feel good.

Why are you being so nasty to me?  I, too, am a mother.  Although my babe is grown now with a babe of her own.

I sure don't know why you are being so nasty  and insinuating that child molestation doesn't matter to me.

Just what are you trying to say to me?  Are you accusing me of something???!!!

183 posted on 05/06/2006 10:33:45 AM PDT by SheLion
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To: 383rr
Commies can't stand independent thinkers, ya know.

OK all you antis- the gigs up; everyone here knows what you are. Nothing but control freaks.

And to think they belong to our own party is sickening!  No wonder there are so many RINO and CINO's in office today.  Their constituents are no better!

184 posted on 05/06/2006 10:35:11 AM PDT by SheLion
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To: Joe 6-pack

It's Prohibition deja vu all over again.


185 posted on 05/06/2006 10:37:21 AM PDT by uncitizen
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To: SheLion

I'm accusing you of nothing. I'm just pointing out how silly your arguements are. There has to be laws to protect the little innocent ones who can't protect themselves.

You're the one who started with the nastiness. As far as I'm concerned, this dialogue is over. I will read no more responses from you.


186 posted on 05/06/2006 10:47:11 AM PDT by no dems (A Winning Campaign Theme for a Conservative in '08: "PUTTING AMERICA FIRST")
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To: no dems
You're the one who started with the nastiness. As far as I'm concerned, this dialogue is over. I will read no more responses from you.

I started with the nastiness?  Oh!  I don't THINK so!  And if you think I should just sit here on my hands while I am being insulted, well you have another thought coming!

I'm done with you!  Go back to the DU boards.  You picked up a lot while you were there! heh!

187 posted on 05/06/2006 11:12:37 AM PDT by SheLion
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To: no dems

"This might surprise you but in all 50 states it's against the law for adults to sexually molest little children also."

Oh, that's rich.

Earth, calling nodems, Earth, calling nodems, can you read me?


188 posted on 05/06/2006 11:40:55 AM PDT by 383rr ((those who choose security over liberty deserve neither; GUN CONTROL=SLAVERY)
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To: SheLion; no dems

"Why are you being so nasty to me?"

I was taught by my Grandad, that to not be polite to a lady was to have absolutely no couth, and only a lowlife would do such a thing.

It appears my Grandad, God rest him, was and is, still correct in the statement he made to me years ago.


189 posted on 05/06/2006 11:46:11 AM PDT by 383rr ((those who choose security over liberty deserve neither; GUN CONTROL=SLAVERY)
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To: msnimje

Don't you get it?

Many,myself included,do not feel that smoking around children is harmful

According to you,I am an idiot.

I believe what I believe and you can believe what you believe ,but I will not call you an idiot becauuse of the difference in opinion.


190 posted on 05/06/2006 11:46:17 AM PDT by Mears
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To: no dems; SheLion

"I will read no more responses from you."

Baby, come back, any kind of fool could see, there is something in everything about you...
Baby come back, you can blame it all on me, I was wrong, and I just can't live without you.
By Player

The force weakens in you, young Jedi. Be sure though, Jedimaster RAYMAN; faith in you he has; let him down you must not.


191 posted on 05/06/2006 11:50:51 AM PDT by 383rr ((those who choose security over liberty deserve neither; GUN CONTROL=SLAVERY)
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To: no dems; SheLion

"Go back to the DU boards"

AWWWWWWWWWWW, now.

Please stay, just a little bit longer, I wanna play, just a little bit longer, huh huh ,oooooh

Jackson Browne


Faith, faith, you must not give up, young jedi.


192 posted on 05/06/2006 11:55:30 AM PDT by 383rr ((those who choose security over liberty deserve neither; GUN CONTROL=SLAVERY)
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To: 383rr

Nice to see you having such a good time today,383rr.

These self-satisfied gnatzis are somethin',aren't they?


193 posted on 05/06/2006 12:05:33 PM PDT by Mears
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To: Mears

"Nice to see you having such a good time today,383rr."

Well, I thought this approach would work better. The mods can't give me the boot, and I laugh a lot. And, my blood-pressure is at normal levels.
So, it's a winnin' situation!


194 posted on 05/06/2006 12:23:15 PM PDT by 383rr ((those who choose security over liberty deserve neither; GUN CONTROL=SLAVERY)
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To: no dems
You're the one who started with the nastiness. As far as I'm concerned, this dialogue is over. I will read no more responses from you.

I started with the nastiness?  Oh!  I don't THINK so!  And if you think I should just sit here on my hands while I am being insulted, well you have another thought coming!

I'm done with you!  Go back to the DU boards.  You picked up a lot while you were there! heh!

195 posted on 05/06/2006 12:23:24 PM PDT by SheLion
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To: 383rr
I was taught by my Grandad, that to not be polite to a lady was to have absolutely no couth, and only a lowlife would do such a thing.

I think what it is, to some men over here, I am too strong for them and they can't pull the wool over my eyes.  This type of man likes little "yes dear" women.  I loved waiting on my guy, but I never put up with any guff, either.  And that's why the some guys over here hate me. 


196 posted on 05/06/2006 12:27:17 PM PDT by SheLion
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To: SheLion

Don't smoke when you are within 24 hours of having a child? that is nuts.

Hopefully though parents don't need to be told not to smoke around children.


197 posted on 05/06/2006 12:29:21 PM PDT by gondramB (He who angers you, in part, controls you. But he may not enjoy what the rest of you does about it.)
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To: SheLion

Heck, I think they hate us ALL!


198 posted on 05/06/2006 12:38:42 PM PDT by 383rr ((those who choose security over liberty deserve neither; GUN CONTROL=SLAVERY)
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To: gondramB

"Hopefully though parents don't need to be told not to smoke around children"

I don't think it's anybodys business what a private citizen does with a legal product. Do you feel YOUR home should be invaded by nosey folks from the government?

Ah, nevermind. I already know the answer you will give.

Tyranny; it's for the children.


199 posted on 05/06/2006 12:45:14 PM PDT by 383rr ((those who choose security over liberty deserve neither; GUN CONTROL=SLAVERY)
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To: 383rr

>>I don't think it's anybodys business what a private citizen does with a legal product. Do you feel YOUR home should be invaded by nosey folks from the government?

Ah, nevermind. I already know the answer you will give. <<<

So are you just gonna distort everything posted by anybody who is pro-smoking enough?

What I said was that hopefully smokers are already not smoking around children - I personally cannot imagine doing that to a child - there was nothing in my post about suggesting additional regulation.


200 posted on 05/06/2006 1:00:55 PM PDT by gondramB (He who angers you, in part, controls you. But he may not enjoy what the rest of you does about it.)
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