Tuesday, September 2, 2008
the State of Maine joins the war on second Hand Smoke!
Effective September 2, 2008 the State of Maine has effectively passed its law making it illegal to smoke in vehicles in the presence of children under the age of l6.
Here in our state of Connecticut a young lad, Justin kvadus of East Hartford proposed through his state representative, State Rep. Henry Genga, his recommendation in making it illegal for parents to smoke in vehicles with youngsters.On January 14, 2007
The Hartford Courant with its editorial opposed this issue claiming “it would be too intrusive” In addition this young lad was attacked by the local radio talk shows making the same issue as the Hartford Courant took.
As the president of a local laryngectomee support group I can attest of the adversities resulting from second hand smoke because we currently have three members that never smoked but, are larygectomees.
I strongly urge our Connecticut State Representatives and Senators to join Justin and the State of Maine in making it law; in Conn to be illegal to smoke in vehicles with youngsters.
Just think of the medical cost for Medicare and Medicaid that this law would prevent in the years to come.
the State of Maine joins the war on second Hand Smoke!
Effective September 2, 2008 the State of Maine has effectively passed its law making it illegal to smoke in vehicles in the presence of children under the age of l6.
Here in our state of Connecticut a young lad, Justin kvadus of East Hartford proposed through his state representative, State Rep. Henry Genga, his recommendation in making it illegal for parents to smoke in vehicles with youngsters.On January 14, 2007
The Hartford Courant with its editorial opposed this issue claiming “it would be too intrusive” In addition this young lad was attacked by the local radio talk shows making the same issue as the Hartford Courant took.
As the president of a local laryngectomee support group I can attest of the adversities resulting from second hand smoke because we currently have three members that never smoked but, are larygectomees.
I strongly urge our Connecticut State Representatives and Senators to join Justin and the State of Maine in making it law; in Conn to be illegal to smoke in vehicles with youngsters.
Just think of the medical cost for Medicare and Medicaid that this law would prevent in the years to come.
our youth must be protected from second hand smoke!
ReplyDeleteMary of Newington, Ct
My son became a laryngectomee from second hand smoke. Its no joke!
ReplyDeleteA sad mother in Torrington
As a smoker I never realize that my second hand smoke was doing harm to my love ones within my household.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to guit but very nervous in the process.
A mother in Vt.
Conn. Wake up. Do as Maine just did.
ReplyDeleteOur kids need protection from their smoking parents.
ReplyDeleteLet's get rid of the second smoke throughout our state of conn.
ReplyDeleteWe failed two years in a row with the legislation it is time to follow Maine's lead with this issue.
a former smoker
Let's hope the Ct. legislature will act on Justin's Law during their coming session.
ReplyDeleteThe youth must be protected from their smoking relatives.k
Connecticut needs this law like maine has regarding the second hand smoke around children.
ReplyDeleteSecond hand smoke should be stopped where children are.
ReplyDeleteConn. should follow Maine's example.
Connecticut muat get the anti-smoking law passed this coming session. Our children requires to be protected from second hand smoke under all cercumstances.
ReplyDeleteI agree to the Justin's law becoming law in connecticut. Justin is a brave young lad for speaking up like he has.
ReplyDeletehe should make a good lawmaker some day.
Bristol Ct. is attempting to pass an ordinance to make it illegal to smoke on the street by the Hospital. They apparently do not want the smoke to permeate into the open windows affecting their patients.
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