Non smoking laws Dictatorship??

Moogled · #1 05-02-2008, 11:06 AM

Some laws are created for the wellbeing of the general populace within a community. I'm sure not all of you have taken philosophy of political ethics, but when I look at this from a philosophical perspective, it makes complete sense.

Call it legal paternalism, this smoking law is created under the general fact that smoking is hazardous to your health. Despite the fact that its end is benevolent, its means are also coercive, which is why some of you are totally ****ing fire. You think that as long there is a designated area where non-smokers don't step into, that you you're fine. Or maybe you think that being on personal property is enough of a reason to do whatever you want.

There's no need for a public survey, because any reasonable person would understand that there are more benefits to non-smoking laws. I assure you that there are many counterarguments to this point, such as the personal pursuit of what makes you happy; legal paternalism makes choices for people, as if their safety is more important than wellbeing.

How is smoking equivalent to industrial and vehicular smog? Don't bullsh1t yourselves: vehicles create smog because we need them to get ourselves places. Power plants create smog so you can power your stoves and housing necessities.

After all that's been said: some, SOME, smokers are just too goddamn selfish and you try to justify your entitlement of smokes by attempting to put it on par with materials that clearly create social benefits.

Doug · #2 05-02-2008, 01:10 PM

No wonder there are no posts in the reefing forum. Everyones in here.

Aquattro · #3 05-02-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug

No wonder there are no posts in the reefing forum. Everyones in here.

And just so we're clear, this is a non-smoking thread....

Parker · #4 05-02-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

And just so we're clear, this is a non-smoking thread....

Feel free to pee though.....

Beverly · #5 05-02-2008, 02:12 PM

Wait a minute.....

Speaking of peeing.......

Ah, there! Relief found in the bathroom. We have rules in our house about not peeing just anywhere, ya know!

banditpowdercoat · #6 05-02-2008, 04:20 PM

WOW, About time I started a thread that went more than 3 replies LMAO

Doug · #7 05-02-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

And just so we're clear, this is a non-smoking thread....

Ok. I dont smoke.

and regardless if I agree or disagree with the places smoking is banned or not, it is.

And I would guess its the choice of a greater percent of the population, so if I never agreed, I could stand out there with my sign, protesting and peeing on the sidewalk, and still get nowhere.