Hi folks! Thomas Dent wrote:

> In addition,
>some areas in California have recently begun making whole cities
>smoke-free, which would include every place except residential 
homes.
>More than 20 cities in California have passed park and beach smoking
>bans."

I should begin by admitting that I am viciously anti-smoking, having 
been addicted to the wretched weed for many years!

Homes and cars are the first places where smoking bans ought to be 
enforced, especially if there are children present. Kids whose 
parents smoke have far higher instances of lung and breathing 
problems, espcially asthma, that kids from non-smoking homes.  
Additionally I read of a woman who died from lung cancer who had 
never smoked in her life: her husband smoked heavily  however!

Smoking in the open air cannot possibly cause the problems that 
indoor smoking can, so California's legislation is misdirected.

Back in the 80s, the lady who lived at Claremont Manor here in 
Virginia used to drive around in a car with a bumper sticker: "I 
Smoke and I Vote! Fight tobacco legislation."  She died of lung 
cancer a few years later!

Harpsichord content:  a few years ago I brought into my shop for 
repair, a harpsichord owned by a heavy smoker. The next morning I 
went out to my shop only to be confronted by a very noticeable 
tobacco sme11! 

Best!

Peter Redstone 
http://www.ctg.net/redstone