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purbeast0

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Originally posted by: toekramp
while i love not stinking when i get home from a bar... it shouldn't be illegal

I agree %100, and I have asthma as well.

while I completely despise people smoking cigarettes and I hate the smell of it and everything, it's just something that a lot of people like to do while drinking alcohol, and when in a club or bar, smoking comes in hand w/the drinking going on as well.

i would rather the places keep the same crowds and stay live and partying, than the clubs/bars becoming empty because people can't smoke in them.

in Bethesda, MD its illegal to smoke in bars now, and I heard it's going to be that way in DC soon. I never really went to Bethesda to go out anyways, but hopefully it doesn't affect the people going out in DC.
 

Amused

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Originally posted by: Accipiter22
Originally posted by: ironcrotch
yay for fascism ++

????????????


bars and clubs have been smoke free in mass for almost 5 years......welcome to the 2000s. The internet bubble bursts around 2001, just so you know

So the fact that some states robbed private property owners of their rights years ago makes that action any less oppressive?
 

eits

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Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: toekramp
while i love not stinking when i get home from a bar... it shouldn't be illegal

I agree %100, and I have asthma as well.

while I completely despise people smoking cigarettes and I hate the smell of it and everything, it's just something that a lot of people like to do while drinking alcohol, and when in a club or bar, smoking comes in hand w/the drinking going on as well.

i would rather the places keep the same crowds and stay live and partying, than the clubs/bars becoming empty because people can't smoke in them.

in Bethesda, MD its illegal to smoke in bars now, and I heard it's going to be that way in DC soon. I never really went to Bethesda to go out anyways, but hopefully it doesn't affect the people going out in DC.

that's why going to a bar in bethesda is so much better than going to a bar in, say, fairfax. 1, maryland is way sweeter than virginia... 2, you don't have to deal with smelling like crap when you leave.... 3, you don't need to worry about second-hand smoke... 4, if you've got a friend, girlfriend, or wife who's pregnant, you can bring her out to the bar with you.

also, bars in dc are smoke free, i'm pretty sure... whenever i hit up bars in foggy bottom/georgetown, they're smoke free.
 

eits

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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).
 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...
*yawn* Amused.

there's your answer.

 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
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Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).
oh snap :laugh:
 

KK

Lifer
Jan 2, 2001
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Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).

amused, these idiots don't and will not ever understand the private property aspect of it. The government has brainwashed them that they are there to prevent themselves from hurting themselves.
 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
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Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).

amused, these idiots don't and will not ever understand the private property aspect of it. The government has brainwashed them that they are there to prevent themselves from hurting themselves.
why do you resort to name calling? it doesn't further your point of view.

 

Amused

Elite Member
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Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).

Um, no... I haven't seen a valid argument for robbing private property owners of their rights to appease people who are NOT obligated to visit their property.

And please, point out a single fallacious argument I have made if you're going to be accusing me of it. I HAVE debated every point logically and effectively. All I have seen in return is purely selfish appeals to conformism and the stealing of private property rights to appease selfish whims.

Again, this is a simple case of selfish people not caring who gets screwed so long as it's not their own bull getting gored.

Until then, I'll be waiting...
 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).

Um, no... I haven't seen a valid argument for robbing private property owners of their rights to appease people who are NOT obligated to visit their property.

And please, point out a single fallacious argument I have made if you're going to be accusing me of it. I HAVE debated every point logically and effectively. All I have seen in return is purely selfish appeals to conformism and the stealing of private property rights to appease selfish whims.

Again, this is a simple case of selfish people not caring who gets screwed so long as it's not their own bull getting gored.

Until then, I'll be waiting...
we've tried to explain. you just don't understand. you won't understand. it's fruitless to repeat it.
but knock yourself out repeating yourself if that's how you get your jollies.

just try to control your temper and maybe realize your view isn't the only view out there.

 

Amused

Elite Member
Apr 14, 2001
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Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).

amused, these idiots don't and will not ever understand the private property aspect of it. The government has brainwashed them that they are there to prevent themselves from hurting themselves.
why do you resort to name calling? it doesn't further your point of view.

Your bias is simply incredible. He was responding to a post that called me a "fvckface" among other personal insults and you single him out to chastise for name calling???

Why, because the other guy supports your POV?
 

mugs

Lifer
Apr 29, 2003
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How is prohibiting smoking any different from other health-related requirements for restaurants?
 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).

amused, these idiots don't and will not ever understand the private property aspect of it. The government has brainwashed them that they are there to prevent themselves from hurting themselves.
why do you resort to name calling? it doesn't further your point of view.

Your bias is simply incredible. He was responding to a post that called me a "fvckface" among other personal insults and you single him out to chastise for name calling???

Why, because the other guy supports your POV?
he called me a dumbass and a stupid ass earlier in this thread. so YEH i am singling him out and with due cause. :|

shove your bias claim Amused, really :|

 

purbeast0

No Lifer
Sep 13, 2001
53,637
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126
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: toekramp
while i love not stinking when i get home from a bar... it shouldn't be illegal

I agree %100, and I have asthma as well.

while I completely despise people smoking cigarettes and I hate the smell of it and everything, it's just something that a lot of people like to do while drinking alcohol, and when in a club or bar, smoking comes in hand w/the drinking going on as well.

i would rather the places keep the same crowds and stay live and partying, than the clubs/bars becoming empty because people can't smoke in them.

in Bethesda, MD its illegal to smoke in bars now, and I heard it's going to be that way in DC soon. I never really went to Bethesda to go out anyways, but hopefully it doesn't affect the people going out in DC.

that's why going to a bar in bethesda is so much better than going to a bar in, say, fairfax. 1, maryland is way sweeter than virginia... 2, you don't have to deal with smelling like crap when you leave.... 3, you don't need to worry about second-hand smoke... 4, if you've got a friend, girlfriend, or wife who's pregnant, you can bring her out to the bar with you.

also, bars in dc are smoke free, i'm pretty sure... whenever i hit up bars in foggy bottom/georgetown, they're smoke free.

Nah they aren't smoke free in DC, not yet. Trust me, I smelled like crap when I left Chloe in Adams Morgan friday night.

And the bars in bethesda are the worst in the DC Metro area. they suck. and no not just because of the non-smokers ... the bars in that area just suck in general :)
 

KK

Lifer
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Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused

Your bias is simply incredible. He was responding to a post that called me a "fvckface" among other personal insults and you single him out to chastise for name calling???

Why, because the other guy supports your POV?
he called me a dumbass and a stupid ass earlier in this thread. so YEH i am singling him out and with due cause. :|

shove your bias claim Amused, really :|

was I incorrect in my assessment?

edited for mugs. :D
 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
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Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).

amused, these idiots don't and will not ever understand the private property aspect of it. The government has brainwashed them that they are there to prevent themselves from hurting themselves.
why do you resort to name calling? it doesn't further your point of view.

Your bias is simply incredible. He was responding to a post that called me a "fvckface" among other personal insults and you single him out to chastise for name calling???

Why, because the other guy supports your POV?
he called me a dumbass and a stupid ass earlier in this thread. so YEH i am singling him out and with due cause. :|

shove your bias claim Amused, really :|

was I incorrect in my assessment?
would you like a time out?

 

purbeast0

No Lifer
Sep 13, 2001
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regardless of who is saying what against Amused, his argument is %100 correct, no matter how you feel about the situation.

the store owners should have the right to decide whether or not the store should allow people to smoke, NOT the government. just like with any other types of rules. some stores don't let you bring in drinks, food, some stores don't let you go in barefeet while others do. its all the same crap, and those types of rules should NOT be up to the government to decide, they should be up to the store owners.

if you don't like the rules of the store/bar, don't go, simple as that. just like people don't shop at best buy or walmart because of the policies they incorporate. no one is forcing you to go to these bars. if you don't want to go to a smoke filled bar, then don't go to that bar that you know will have people smoking inside of it. go elsewhere.

i just do not see what is so hard to understand about that and why Amused has had to go on for pages about that simple argument.
 

Amused

Elite Member
Apr 14, 2001
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Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).

Um, no... I haven't seen a valid argument for robbing private property owners of their rights to appease people who are NOT obligated to visit their property.

And please, point out a single fallacious argument I have made if you're going to be accusing me of it. I HAVE debated every point logically and effectively. All I have seen in return is purely selfish appeals to conformism and the stealing of private property rights to appease selfish whims.

Again, this is a simple case of selfish people not caring who gets screwed so long as it's not their own bull getting gored.

Until then, I'll be waiting...
we've tried to explain. you just don't understand. you won't understand. it's fruitless to repeat it.
but knock yourself out repeating yourself if that's how you get your jollies.

just try to control your temper and maybe realize your view isn't the only view out there.

The problem is, I understand all too well. Your arguments were flawed and, to be blunt, ignorant. You even had to be educated on the difference between private, and public property. You assumed you had a "right" to enter a business when no such right exists. You assumed you had a "right" to demand private property owners conform their property to cater to your whims against their will.

Hell, nearly your entire argument was based on false assumptions.
 

eits

Lifer
Jun 4, 2005
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www.integratedssr.com
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).

Um, no... I haven't seen a valid argument for robbing private property owners of their rights to appease people who are NOT obligated to visit their property.

And please, point out a single fallacious argument I have made if you're going to be accusing me of it. I HAVE debated every point logically and effectively. All I have seen in return is purely selfish appeals to conformism and the stealing of private property rights to appease selfish whims.

Again, this is a simple case of selfish people not caring who gets screwed so long as it's not their own bull getting gored.

Until then, I'll be waiting...

i swear, it's as if you don't realize that the who, osha, and the cdc see second-hand smoke as a health risk...

you haven't debated jack shyt effectively. what you do is sit back and try to use questions to argue as well as disregard actual valid arguments as being "invalid" by your standards. the fact that you're missing is that you're not exactly a bright guy, so your standards of evaluating what is or isn't a valid argument means jack-ass-crap.

it's not selfish to not want people to impose their arguably disgusting habits on people. what IS selfish is the habit of smoking and disregarding the fact that a majority of people don't like the smell and don't want the health defects to which second-hand smoke is linked. until cigarette smoke can somehow be contained within your personal airspace, it causes harm to other people as well as unfavorably taints the smell of clothing, skin, and hair.

what you're implying is that if non-smokers don't like it, they should leave the establishment. that's quite possibly the worst excuse for a logical argument anyone's used this entire thread, especially whenever it's backed with spew like "i haven't seen a valid argument for robbing private property owners blah blah blah i'm an idiot".

use some common sense.
 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
61,504
12
56
Originally posted by: purbeast0
regardless of who is saying what against Amused, his argument is %100 correct, no matter how you feel about the situation.

the store owners should have the right to decide whether or not the store should allow people to smoke, NOT the government. just like with any other types of rules. some stores don't let you bring in drinks, food, some stores don't let you go in barefeet while others do. its all the same crap, and those types of rules should NOT be up to the government to decide, they should be up to the store owners.

if you don't like the rules of the store/bar, don't go, simple as that. just like people don't shop at best buy or walmart because of the policies they incorporate. no one is forcing you to go to these bars. if you don't want to go to a smoke filled bar, then don't go to that bar that you know will have people smoking inside of it. go elsewhere.

i just do not see what is so hard to understand about that and why Amused has had to go on for pages about that simple argument.
i understand what he is trying to say. what he has a hard time with is the fact that people don't agree with him.
 

KK

Lifer
Jan 2, 2001
15,903
4
81
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Amused

Your bias is simply incredible. He was responding to a post that called me a "fvckface" among other personal insults and you single him out to chastise for name calling???

Why, because the other guy supports your POV?
he called me a dumbass and a stupid ass earlier in this thread. so YEH i am singling him out and with due cause. :|

shove your bias claim Amused, really :|

was I incorrect in my assessment?
would you like a time out?

So you're a mod.
 

eits

Lifer
Jun 4, 2005
25,015
3
81
www.integratedssr.com
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: purbeast0
Originally posted by: toekramp
while i love not stinking when i get home from a bar... it shouldn't be illegal

I agree %100, and I have asthma as well.

while I completely despise people smoking cigarettes and I hate the smell of it and everything, it's just something that a lot of people like to do while drinking alcohol, and when in a club or bar, smoking comes in hand w/the drinking going on as well.

i would rather the places keep the same crowds and stay live and partying, than the clubs/bars becoming empty because people can't smoke in them.

in Bethesda, MD its illegal to smoke in bars now, and I heard it's going to be that way in DC soon. I never really went to Bethesda to go out anyways, but hopefully it doesn't affect the people going out in DC.

that's why going to a bar in bethesda is so much better than going to a bar in, say, fairfax. 1, maryland is way sweeter than virginia... 2, you don't have to deal with smelling like crap when you leave.... 3, you don't need to worry about second-hand smoke... 4, if you've got a friend, girlfriend, or wife who's pregnant, you can bring her out to the bar with you.

also, bars in dc are smoke free, i'm pretty sure... whenever i hit up bars in foggy bottom/georgetown, they're smoke free.

Nah they aren't smoke free in DC, not yet. Trust me, I smelled like crap when I left Chloe in Adams Morgan friday night.

And the bars in bethesda are the worst in the DC Metro area. they suck. and no not just because of the non-smokers ... the bars in that area just suck in general :)

i like a couple of them, like this one brewery i hit up a few times... i can't remember what it's called, though.

where are you from? i'm from olney.
 

moshquerade

No Lifer
Nov 1, 2001
61,504
12
56
]
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: eits
Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: UglyCasanova
Originally posted by: SampSon
Amused: If you've noticed how everything you're talking about has already been covered nearly verbatim in this thread, you'll realize how utterly useless it is to explain what you're saying to them. They don't care about property rights, or personal rights, or anybody's "rights" but their own. It's an exercise in futility and what it boils down to is these people saying "I don't like smoking and I will go to every measure to make sure it's not around me, except actually being proactive and not being in the presence of smokers.".

You can argue this thread to 15 more pages and you're never in a million years going to get them to agree that you're right and they are wrong on the issue of property rights and infringement of personal rights and the importance of personal responsibility. These people would rather whine and have the govt do something for them rather than them actually putting an ounce of effort into "protecting" themselves.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

you guys can stick those thumbs up your asses if you think public health infringement takes a back seat to private property rights.

WTF is a "public health infringement?" No one is infringing on your rights. You have no rights on someone elses property. If something is happening there that you do not like, your only recourse is to leave. But no... you seek to force private property owners to make you comfortable.

This has been discussed time and time again when someone whines about the lack of freedom of speech on these forums. These forums are PRIVATE PROPERTY and the owner gets to control what is said, and not said.
how many times are you going to repeat THE SAME DAMN THING!?!?!
face the fact that some people do not agree with you and nothing you say is going to change that.
[/quote]

I'm waiting for a valid argument against it. I hoping someone can make one if I challenge these notions.

How many times are people going to repeat the same failed argument made over and over in this thread that I and others have shreded? I note you don't ask that question...[/quote]

you've been given valid arguments. you're just too much of a fvckface to accept them... instead, you use backwards logic and sophism to try and make a counterpoint (which doesn't work... it only makes people realize that you're very ineffective and don't know how to argue/debate a point logically).[/quote]

Um, no... I haven't seen a valid argument for robbing private property owners of their rights to appease people who are NOT obligated to visit their property.

And please, point out a single fallacious argument I have made if you're going to be accusing me of it. I HAVE debated every point logically and effectively. All I have seen in return is purely selfish appeals to conformism and the stealing of private property rights to appease selfish whims.

Again, this is a simple case of selfish people not caring who gets screwed so long as it's not their own bull getting gored.

Until then, I'll be waiting...[/quote]
we've tried to explain. you just don't understand. you won't understand. it's fruitless to repeat it.
but knock yourself out repeating yourself if that's how you get your jollies.

just try to control your temper and maybe realize your view isn't the only view out there.

[/quote]

The problem is, I understand all too well. Your arguments were flawed and, to be blunt, ignorant. You even had to be educated on the difference between private, and public property. You assumed you had a "right" to enter a business when no such right exists. You assumed you had a "right" to demand private property owners conform their property to cater to your whims against their will.

Hell, nearly your entire argument was based on false assumptions.[/quote]
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