I agree that people have rights and that we have too many government regulations. But we have to protect health first. District 1 council member Bill Cleaver has said he will decide the issue based on his own views unless there s a large voter turnout Saturday. I have never smoked in my entire life. I don t like smoke.
Smoke bothers people.
There are a lot of side effects. But people do have right to eat and smoke. I like a smoke-free environment, but I understand smokers have rights too. Brandon Tate, candidate for the unopposed District 4 seat, has said voter turnout is the key. As a health care professional, I see how it can hurt the lives of people and hurt families.