"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> "cybercat" > wrote in message
>>> I keep hearing various states want to pass laws that you cannot smoke in
>>> a car with kids. Much as I dislike smoking, I'm against such a law. My
>>> car is sort of an extension of my home and aside from improper driving
>>> or endangering, I should be free to do what I like.
>
>> Should you be allowed to shove poison down your child's throat in your
>> own car? If you're allowed to force them to breathe your smoke, why not?
>>
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> If you do it at home, you'll do it in the car. Fact is, many cars have
> decent ventilation systems and it is probably more healthful that what
> they breath at home. I'm not in favor of smoking, smoking around kids, but
> I'm against the government telling me what to do inside of my car. We
> also have laws against drunk driving, but every year, a few school bus
> drivers get busted for it.
>

I agree with you in theory, but there are far too many stupid people
breeding.