Should smoking be allowed at parks and other public outdoor venues?

Yeah, in designated locations. People have a right to smoke if they want to. People who don't smoke don't have to go in those areas.

Allen Carr
Albany

No. I'm a physician. No one should smoke!

Bill Medd
Norway

I'm a smoker and wanna quit, but I also feel that people have a right. I'm a mom and my kids hate it. I feel like there should be a "smoker spot" in public areas.

Jayne Dedek
Norway

Absolutely not, because of the obvious health issues related to smoking. I believe second-hand smoke is dangerous. I travel all over the world, and it's shocking, the number of young people who smoke overseas compared to young people here in America. While I am sympathetic to those who are addicted to this habit ... the evidence is quite clear that secondary smoke has higher concentrations of cancer-causing carcinogens.

Eric Gothberg
Norway

Definitely. I don't smoke, but I don't care what other people do. I could see it being [prohibited] inside, but not outside.

Winfield Kimball
Waterford

No. It shouldn't be allowed. The fewer places I can smoke, the better. I'm a smoker. It's awful.

Beth Springer
Norway

I would say if there's children around, then no.

Samantha Brown
Norway

No. They discovered in 1967 that it kills you. How smart do you have to be? You go into the Boston Science Museum, and they show you a heart that looks like a black, crumpled stone. No thanks.

Bill Eaton
Norway

No, because of kids and stuff. I used to smoke, but I quit because it's not healthy.

Keith Mosher
Norway

No, for health reasons, and, it's not a good example for kids.

Steve Damon
Norway