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Children are exposed to cigarette smoke in their parents cars and in their homes. I know much can't be done about what people do in their own homes, but I think there should be laws about driving with children in the car while smoking. Harmful chemicals from the smoke can build up in cars quickly and linger for hours. I feel somthing should be done for the sake of the childs health. Does anyone else agree or have any other ideas?

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heavahh says:
 

They actually made that law here
im glad and i think they should ban it from cars period its not only kids effected its everyone

 
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chadbullo07 says:
 

At the end of the day, parents/smokers must make that choice for themselves. I agree that there should be some laws in place to protect those who can not always do it themselves...as that is what laws are for right?

 
jessbreazeale says:
 

Smokers have a right to breathe clean air. Our society has spent too much time and effort trying not to make smokers feel uncomfortable and taking away their rights. In the meantime, nonsmokers have seriously suffered. Over 440,000 Americans die every year from smoking-related illnesses. We can sit by and continue letting tobacco be the number one leading cause of death and disability in this country , or we can step up to the plate and make a drastic change. If we have to hurt a few feelings to save thousands upon thousands of lives--well it's really a no-brainer...

 
helper143c says:
 

If you want to smoke, then smoke. If there are others in your home take them into consideration. Keep smoking outside or out a window. Don't do it around others unless they choose to be around you when you smoke.

 
sanctuarygal109 says:
 

well, we all know the statistics of smoking and what is does to the cells within your body (will spare everyone from the detailed process...) but these laws should be in place for public places- sure smokers have their right to smoke, but I, a nonsmoker also have a right to breath clean air without choaking on the foul leftovers of the rude person smoking next to me. I support the laws 100%