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Reader Poll
Replies:
* I would like to see all
smoking banned, but especially cigars. Warren TX.
* Smoking is a privilege, so is my
breathing and I would prefer to not inhale cigar smoke. Thanks for
asking this important question. Gloria CA.
* Yes, please ban them. I'm
not saying there is some nicer smelling cigars out there but the ones I have
encountered made me green in the gills!!! This one older man was smoking
this horrific smelling cigar in Vegas, my husband and I were walking up and
down the crowded isles donating to the slot machines when we encountered this
entire isle empty (except him), at first we couldn't figure out why it was
empty till we took several steps in. This man was cussing like a sailor
and blowing this horrid fumes out at anyone that came close to him, needless
to say we dropped a few coins and ran like the dickens!! We will always
remember that smell!!! The smell gets in your hair on your clothes (worse than
cigarette smoke) and it makes you sick walking around in those clothes. Nancy
Lawson
* Vegas should be an adult
environment. Smoking is an adult activity. As an 'adult environment', those
that do not wish to be affected by cigar smoke can make an adult decision to
not be in that environment. I am not a smoker, and I appreciate provision of
areas for non-smoking, but, cigar smoking is a part of the 'adult' gambling
environment....it's tradition. Let's save someplace in the U.S. where
political correctness doesn't dictate everything. Sonny B.
* Smoking is an option that each
and everyone of us have. If you choose to smoke - do so, If you do not
choose to smoke - don't. But on the other hand, smoke bothers some
people and I personally believe there should be a separate room for Cigar
smoking. Pam W.
* Ban them from casino.
Gene
* I don't think that cigar smoking
should be banned from hotel casinos. I do think that there should be a non
smoking area for people who are offended by smokers. I smoke myself. I know
that people can give you some real bad looks or not talk to you too nice if
you are smoking at slot machine next to them. Ken
D. PA
* Yes it should be banned. It smells
terrible. why should non smokers have to put up with that? Paul
Polzin
* Thanks for giving the opportunity to
express my feelings about Cigar smoke. Both Cigar and cigarette smoke is a
nightmare in Las Vegas. Many people I know would go more often and stay longer
were it not for minority-rule on tobacco use in Las Vegas. I contracted
Pneumonia, as a result of being exposed to cigar smoke. It is no secret and
they shout it from the package to the mountain tops that this is poison. When
do you listen? Perhaps the employees of the casinos will have to rise up
and class action sue their employers for sending them in line at the
guillotine on their shifts. My Father died after tending bar for 40 years at
numerous restaurants and country clubs. Californian's not only support lend to
the profits of Las Vegas but many transplanted themselves to your state. We
survive very well with rigid smoking laws. My family members express their
lack of enjoyment of smokey areas. Wake up! jeanmedia
* Yes
ban all cigar smoking it makes me sick. G.J. Smith
* I
think cigars and cigarettes should be banned. many people have allergies.
Vegas casinos do not have a smoke free area. this would be helpful. the
casinos in my area have smoke free areas and it helps a lot. Ken
Labak
* Cigar or cigarette smoking
really is not the issue with me. The real issue is why when most people
smoke they are pigs about the ashes. Look around any slot machine, it
seems the entire world is their personal ash tray. Driving down the
road, on sidewalks, wherever you turn, you see people throwing ashes out and
cigarette/cigar butts. If smoking is a mature thing, then why do these
immature smokers become a slob? Watch a smoker and they act like God
gave them a special right to litter and screw up the surroundings because they
are "cool" people who smoke. I think most of the reasons
smoking is continually getting banned in more places is because of overall
cleanliness. Fine these sloppy pigs for littering and smoking will solve
itself. D. R.
* Yes, I would like to see them
banned. The casinos are intolerable at times due to the smoking, so I spend
more time doing other things when I would like to be gambling. Bill
CO
* Cigar smoking is offensive. I
used to smoke cigarettes but at all times was quite aware of those around me
and concerned that my smoke might bother others. My sister still smokes and
she is a very polite smoker and she as well is quite aware of those around
her. Unfortunately, I have never seen a cigar smoker that was concerned
about others. The cigar just sort a hangs there from his mouth with the smoke
going in different directions and there is normally no thought of where it is
going or if the smoke is literally in the other person's face. Joan Sue
* Hi Richard. Regarding your question on
cigar smoking in a casino. Yes they should be banned from smoking in the
casino. It is not very pleasant for a person playing a machine or sitting at a
table having to endure this smell. It gets in your clothes, hair and makes you
sick. Especially if you do not smoke yourself. I cannot tell you how many
times I have left a machine due to the fact that a smoker came up next to me
and decided to play a machine and smoke at the same time. I say ban them and
cigarettes as well. Bev K
* Smoking should not be banned in Las
Vegas. Karen Rodems
* Ban IT!!!! It, really stinks up
everything in place. Richard Switzer
* I'm a smoker myself, so I have mixed feelings on this.
I would vote that cigar smoking should be confined to the golf courses only.
Cigarettes are bed enough, but those stogies are just overpowering and really
stink up a casino. Axe them! Geno G
* I have asthma and cigar smoke sets off an
attack... I shouldn't have to move to another area because someone sits next
to me that is smoking... It's a health issue with me. Gloria
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