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Sept. 27, 2004 Does banning cigarette smoke mean the same as banning alcohol? One would have to look over the if's, and but's. In Fredericton NB Canada, October 1st 2004, they think they are going to fine anyone seen smoking in public. You won't even be able to smoke in your own car. I say take it off the shelves, then. Cause, I do smoke. I don't drink, though. More people die from drinking then smoking. My brother for one, and many Uncles to go with him. Cause, drinking kills people's liver. So does that mean they better take all the alcohol off, also? Some people that smoke don't have the gas to go out into the country to smoke. It would be a long twenty mile walk for a cigarette. If I can't smoke in my own home, wouldn't that be non freedom? I say so, but the ban they say is coming. And I for one am not happy. I think banning cigarettes would mean banning alcohol. Especially when alcohol kills. In which, it is, also, not labels that it does. I hope I am not banned from reading or listening to music. Being taken under control is no fun. It seems stupid to me to think they can fine people for smoking anywhere. But, I can watch some one get drunk and beat people up, bash each others heads in, even, murder. A cigarette doesn't do that. Not everything kills or does it. So, why make us do something you started. Some of us don't want to quit smoking. No matter how much you make us pay for it. In Fredericton NB Canada we pay 50.00 for three times less of tobacco. Then I can buy the same amount in Chicago for 5.00. But the tobacco in Chicago comes from my country. Almost, makes me think it's worth the gas. The gas price these days, today it was 96.9 cents a liter. Cigarettes are any where from 7.00 to 10.00, and more a package. I am not one to be controlled. So, I guess I might get a lot of fines for smoking soon. Living in the year 2004 is not what it was cut out to be in some ways. Cause, they got me addicted. Now, they want to tease me by selling them in front of me. But, don't want to let me smoke. And, then fine me for doing it. I am glad I don't drink coffee. They say the prices in coffee rises when gas or cigarettes does. Maybe, they should put a label on the cigarettes. Buyer beware. If found smoking in city limits. 50000.00 fine. Fredericton. You will be banned. ------------ About the author Marlene Thornton: Born in Fredericton New Brunswick Canada. My bio is on my home page. Publishamerica is now doing my book as of Augest 20th 2004. I am published this coming fall 2004. In a magazine in the UK. And, have won many awards in poetry. Also, editors choice award dor 2003. You can check out my site to see more of my work if you like: Marlene's Site Sign Marlene's blog book Email: marsbar0007@yahoo.com Tell a friend about this site! ------------ |
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