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To: Warlock who wrote (3397)	3/19/1999 1:00:00 AM
From: IRVINESULLY	Respond to of 6439

Thanks Patrick.... Like I stated, I have given the devil's advocate review....You are right, that there are relatively few places where you can smoke...Even in LAX....Funny, you can go to the bar and get yourself "Stinko Drunk", which is not good for your heart, blood pressure, liver, pancreas, stomach (especially if you have an ulcer), etc....But you cannot smoke meanwhile!!! What is even funnier, is there is at least one area that I know of that you can step outside by the terminals to smoke, but you can't take your drink there.....To make matters worse, you can get on the plane and order another drink, even if you have had too many also....BUT YOU CAN'T SMOKE!!!! There are a few places (2 that I know of) that have ignored the ordinances.....You walk in, they set up an ashtray with a coaster that states you are breaking the law, and they are not responsible.....GUESS WHAT!!! They are always jammed with customers!!!! I can understand the ordinance, though hate it, but I feel if you post a sign that states this is a smoking place, and hire people that also either smoke, or have no problem with it, then everyone knows the risks, and are a willing participant. Meanwhile Patrick...I am very glad that you have never taken up the habit of smoking....It is not a pretty one, almost impossible for most to rid themselves of (YEAH, don't give me any garbage about 20% being able to stop... that is pure BS and hype) smoking....And yes Patrick, it does come with a multitude of negative impact on everyone's health. But I feel....either outlaw it, or accept it....No more subsidizing, or straddling the fence!!! Don't do it half way...One or the other....What is it going to be!!!