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]]> By: Thomas Laprade http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/07/25/moroccos-smoking-ban/comment-page-1/#comment-1491798 Thomas Laprade Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:46:05 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=47206#comment-1491798 I believe that non-smokers, like anyone else, have this right. But how far does that right extend? Should it take priority over someone else's rights? Court houses, publicly owned buildings and anywhere else an individual might be forced to go should properly be included in any smoking law. What should not be included are places located in or on private property, providing an individual is not compelled by necessity or law, to frequent or work at that specific location. Second-hand smoke is not a statistically significant health risk. Thomas Laprade I believe that non-smokers, like anyone else, have this right.

But how far does that right extend?

Should it take priority over someone else’s rights?

Court houses, publicly owned buildings and anywhere else an
individual might be forced to go should properly be included in any
smoking law.
What should not be included are places located in or on private property,

providing an individual is not compelled by necessity or law,

to frequent or work at that specific location.
Second-hand smoke is not a statistically significant health risk.

Thomas Laprade

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