No, what he said was its not the Goverment's bussiness if or where I smoke. Just like its not anyone's bussiness if I own or carry a gun.
You don't like smoking, I get it, so don't allow people to smoke in your house or on your property. My property, my rules.
If Joe Blow owns a gun store, bowling ally, bar, resturant it should be his choice on what goes on there, After all HE pays the bills
Exactly! Why I'd it people don't seem to get this? This is not rocket surgery.
So you advocate the right to smoke around kids, even in your own home?
So you advocate the right to smoke around kids, even in your own home?
Yes.
I advocate the right to smoke. Smoking around kids? that's a judgement call on your part. If you don't give a rats ass, then smoke away.
So you also advocate someone smoking around their own kids?
Yes.
if the op is so offended by such acts, then he can just leave
And he did just leave....
I told the sales guy it's likely his shop and he can smoke if he wants, but to do so in proximity to my child cost him a $500 sale.
he did leave, but yet had to get all uppity, when he told him he lost a sale because he was so offended.
Man up and make your purchase and GTFO before your kid suddenly comes down with TB for being near smoke for 5 min, or just tuck your tail and GTFO.
"You see, kid, you are special you are my perfect little snow flake, and if some one doesn't do exactly what you want them to do, you get snarky and leave. Remember the world should revolve around you, therefore you are never to be uncomfortable or have to deal with awkward moments."
So.... should you be able to smoke around your own children?
If you choose to have kids and go to a place that allows smoking once again that is your choice. Not anyone elses.
yes!
smoke, near your kids, their kids, your moms kids, your kid's kids. The preachers kids, the doctors kids, your dogs kids, goats that are kids, dragon kids, white kids, black kids, green kids, blue kids,
in house, with a blouse,
on boat, or in a coat
in a store, or even on Jersey shore,
while flying a kite, or riding a bike.
while shooting guns, or being hit by nuns.
Exactly... its not the kids choice and therefore IMHO should be taken into consideration at some point in this discussion.
Had the OP not given a **** and kept his kid there, then he should be held accountable, either him or the store owner who smokes in his establishment, yet allows kids to be in there. Unless of course you are saying that children should have no rights what-so-ever and until they are 18yo should involuntarily be subject to smoke without any relief.
This is the reason why you can't smoke on a plane anymore... because it infringes on others. Now the shop owner, owns his shop... so there in lies the problem. Who should be held accountable and at what degree of regulation should there be on all parties involved?
If he allows kids in his shop and parents are willing to bring their kids their, then kids have no choice but to inhale something detrimental to their health and NO ONE is responsible for giving them relief.
Why are you against personal responsibility? Its isn't your decision what someone else does in their store. If you dont like it dont go but stop acting like it should be a damn crime.
Great then... next time a discussion comes up about abortion, I'll expect you to be pro-choice....
Mr. Full Metal Jesus
Whose personal responsibility?