On Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:05:28 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

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>"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?
>>>
>>
>> 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.
>

well sure, if we get rid of the stupid people, all our problems would
be over. but then there'd still be left the not-very-smart people and
what to do about them?

your pal,
blake