Colorado public health researchers push for even tougher anti-smoking rules
Citizens and public health advocates want to impose new, airtight smoking restrictions at doorways, restaurant patios and open park space, bolstered by studies showing remarkable heart attack reductions in cities with strict laws. They face increasing resistance from businesses and smoking-rights supporters who say freedom has already eroded too far. "The anti-smoking people will not be satisfied until no one smokes," said Pete Meersman of the Colorado Restaurant Association, who lobbies against more restrictions. And their unapologetic response is: Get over it. The laws save more and more lives. Might as well quit now. Other states and local communities, they add, are getting even tough...
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