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Government has to be involved
Published Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Rep. Bud Nornes' stand on the statewide Freedom to Breathe law reinforces a reason why I favor Democratic Party principles over Republican.
The traditional Republican stand is “less government is better government.” Rep. Nornes feels that government mandating the public not having to breathe second-hand smoke is a taking of personal liberties. What about the personal liberties of workers and families who are subjected to serious health risks from second-hand smoke in public places? I feel that there is a legitimate time and place for government intervention. Rep. Nornes' stand on this issue is simply wrong and ignores the overriding health issues of the matter.
Chuck Adelsman - Dalton
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Mechanic shops have workers in it-do you want your car fixed? A coal miner mines the coal so you can have power. Using workers health just isn't a good argument.
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