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Go ask your legislature

rhodent — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:16:47 -0400

I'm not sure what I think about a smoking ban in a park, but the idea that the city should have to get permission from the state legislature is ridiculous.

No Approvals

keihin — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:59:08 -0400

Each city is in a better position to listen to their citizens and make decisions that affect their locality. Why would the state want to interfere with that?

Oh, and smoking is plain dumb. Just quit already.

No Approval Needed

Walter — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:55:58 -0400

The health and welfare of its citizenry is the responsibility of every local government. Smoking poses a threat to everyone's health. Therefore, no approval should be required.

Just ban smoking all together!

Should local governments have to get approval to ban smoking?

mwilliam — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:16:01 -0400

Raleigh wants to ban smoking in city owned parks and play areas. Problem is, the city has to get approval of the Legislature to enact the bans. Should local governments have to get approval to do so? Is a smoking ban a good idea?

Raleigh wants to ban smoking in city owned parks and play areas. Problem is, the city has to get approval of the Legislature to enact…