Category Archives: Travel & Gear

Tougher Indoor Smoking Ban Defeated by Voters in Sitka, Alaska

Posted on October 7, 2010 by sensiblesmoker

I am proud to say that the voters in Sitka, Alaska soundly rejected a tougher smoking law (1,435 against the ordinance and only 1,008 for it), that would have banned smoking in two bars and two private clubs. It wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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The Big Durian

Posted on September 26, 2010 by sensiblesmoker

Well, now we know. Secondhand smoke outdoors is as dangerous as secondhand smoke indoors! New York City’s $18 billion mayor, Michael Bloomberg, has used such “research” in his justification for pushing a ban on smoking in the city’s nearly 2,000 … Continue reading →

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This is Your Brain on Anti-Tobacco Propaganda

Posted on July 14, 2010 by sensiblesmoker

“Six hours of exposure to secondhand smoke,” the newspaper display ad stated, “is equal to smoking one pack of cigarettes.” Big black letters said: “6 Hours = 1 Pack” Even those who have a pretty large aversion to the smell … Continue reading →

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If U.S. Airport Smoking Areas Are Inconvenient and Uncomfortable, Then the Terrorists Win

Posted on July 1, 2010 by sensiblesmoker

If you smoke cigarettes and you need to fly somewhere that requires one or more connecting flights and you don’t need to leave the security area to have a smoke or three between the legs of your journey – pat … Continue reading →

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