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Smoking Ban Reaction - Friday, June 13, 2008 at 5:43PM EST

Friday, Jun 13, 2008 @ 05:43pm EST

We took to the streets of Luzerne County to find out how people are reacting to this new smoking ban.

Smokers like Tim Dorish of Wilkes-Barre say a smoking ban burns them up.

"I think it's kind of crazy, you got a lot of smokers and everything. It kind of takes away their rights. I understand you don't want to smell it," says Dorish.

The statewide smoking ban in certain places would limit places where Dorish and others could smoke.

These smokers can still light up at the bus stop, but not at a Greyhound or Martz bus station.

Here at Katana restaurant, people think a ban is a good idea.

Chris Austin of Kingston says, "I think it's good because smoke bothers a lot of people and people don't go out to eat because they have asthma and stuff."

Katana already banned smoking at tables like this, but you can at the side bar.

The ban would wipe that out.

Workers here say they'd support it.

Kristin Ei of Katana says, "If there was a ban, you know, we'd be for it. Because most people who don't smoke, it would be more comfortable for all of our patrons."

Back on the streets, some think the ban takes away from smoker’s rights.

Rebecca Brown says she'll keep smoking, "Until they make it illegal. I mean you can't drink out in public like this, but smoking is not illegal. So I'm going to keep smoking."

Eyewitness News talked with the American Cancer Society about the ban Friday.

A spokesman says the society was a little disappointed with some exemptions in the ban.

But overall, the it is thrilled with the new legislation.

 


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