The Smoke-Free Movement
SUN TIMES JOINS THE SMOKE FREE MOVEMENT!!
The Chicago Sun Times today added their voice to the growing list of newspapers across the state of Illinois in calling for a statewide clean air law, and endorsing the effort introduced by State Sen. John Cullerton and public health organizations from across the state like the American Cancer Society:
As the list of endorsments continues to grow, it makes the actions of local municipalities like Orland Park, and Tinley Park -- who temporarily suspended their local clean air ordinances last week -- look ever more out of step with public opinion and public health.
Share your comments below, and take time to let your local legislator know about the need to pass this important piece of public health legislation.
If tobacco companies were trying to introduce cigarettes as a new product in 2007, they would never be allowed. They're simply too dangerous. Several countries, 21 states and 570 cities have recognized this, repealing smokers' mythical right to pollute our air in workplaces and/or bars and/or restaurants. It's time for Illinois to join them.
As the list of endorsments continues to grow, it makes the actions of local municipalities like Orland Park, and Tinley Park -- who temporarily suspended their local clean air ordinances last week -- look ever more out of step with public opinion and public health.
Share your comments below, and take time to let your local legislator know about the need to pass this important piece of public health legislation.
im glad the suntimes has joined the smoke free movement,i read your paper every day.i live in tinley park and its to bad the mayor there dosent care about the effects of second hand smoke on the residents of tinley.he let a few crybaby smokers change his mind.
Posted by Anonymous | 8:52 AM