July 30, 201412 yr Author No, pollution from industries affects air quality that we all live in. You can not avoid it. Smoking is done by one person in his home, or in a business. You can avoid it as an adult, as you chose to live w/ a smoker. You couldn't always avoid it at work, though for the most part that is changing.
July 31, 201412 yr Do you have any data to support your "runaway jury" theory, or are you just "posting on a hunch?"Is a $20 billion+ judgment not data enough? If not, then I doubt that any amount of data would persuade you to my position. These kind of awards are the result of so many working people, particularly well educated ones, getting themselves excused from jury duty. Government dependents are less inclined to consider or to care about the unintended consequences of trying to turn deadbeats into instant millionaires and billionaires. In a few weeks, I will begin my second stint of jury duty. I never considered asking to be excused. If I had to work 8 hours after performing jury duty, then I would do so. It is very satisfying to know that you have helped prevent such miscarriages of justice. Watching the very worst that the legal profession has to offer suffer the agony of defeat is well worth the time and effort. Don't get me wrong, I make a very impartial juror, but if I get an opportunity to help foil another case of attempted insurance fraud, then I will enjoy every moment of the jury deliberations.
July 31, 201412 yr That's it I'm going after the silverware manufacturers for my obesity... Thank God I quit smoking once my son was born and when I did smoke I did it outside away from others. Sunflower seed stock continues to be stable thanks to my efforts. Maybe I'll go after daisy or frito lay. All joking aside I hope frivolous lawsuits are squashed and people focus their energies on more productive pursuits like discipline at a buffet or moderation in general. :thumb:
July 31, 201412 yr I am not big on suing and punishing businesses, or people, or government for choices individuals make then realize the "known" consequences. However, the secondhand smoke topic does make it not quite so clear. I grew up in a household with smokers, and I didn't really know any difference until they quit. I worked in offices that were absolutely miserable because of one smoker. Additionally, I support people's right to make choices and live with the consequences, but I totally support banning smoking from public, indoor places, and away from the doors of buildings. It is crazy thinking back now to when people smoked on aircraft, in offices, and pretty much anywhere else.
July 31, 201412 yr If anyone here hasn't seen the movie Thank You For Smoking, rent it tonight. Great movie.
July 31, 201412 yr Scroll ahead to about the 1:50 mark and watch the scene with Bill Macy on TV, JK Simmons in a corporate boardroom. Just as background, JK Simmons works for one of the tobacco companies and he is addressing his employees.... Warning: language may not be suitable for all audiences; use caution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTINjHYZ0YQ Edited July 31, 201412 yr by True blue (and gold)
September 9, 201412 yr I'm 56 and started smoking when I was in high school. I was a 3 pack a dayer when I quit almost 10 years ago. If I get lung cancer, I'm suing nobody. It's my fault. The warning was on packs of cigs back in the 70's, too. If you pick up anything that say's right on it "May Cause Lung Cancer" and still use it, it's on you. I'm sorry, but if you're too stupid to figure out you're addicted, it's on you, too.
September 10, 201412 yr Are junkies going to start suing their dealers because they become addicted and lose everything? There isn't even a warning on nickel bags are there? :eyeonyou:
September 10, 201412 yr I'll be honest. I was talking about my mom who passed away last year at the age of 79. Never smoked a day in her life but developed lung cancer. Her doctor told her basically that he only sees her type of cancer in patients who smoke and that hers, in all likelihood came from being around secondhand smoke. My condolences.
September 10, 201412 yr I am not big on suing and punishing businesses, or people, or government for choices individuals make then realize the "known" consequences. However, the secondhand smoke topic does make it not quite so clear. I grew up in a household with smokers, and I didn't really know any difference until they quit. I worked in offices that were absolutely miserable because of one smoker. Additionally, I support people's right to make choices and live with the consequences, but I totally support banning smoking from public, indoor places, and away from the doors of buildings. It is crazy thinking back now to when people smoked on aircraft, in offices, and pretty much anywhere else. I agree 100% As a young nurse, I can clearly remember doctors and nurses smoking in the nursing station. I remember taking patients off oxygen so they could smoke in bed and then hooking them back up when they were done. I too, never smoked myself, but it seemed like at least half the population smoked everywhere and anywhere they wanted. I LOVE the new smoke restricted enviornments we have created. I friends who still smoke, and they even prefer eating out in smoke free restaurants.
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