Monday, September 15, 2008

Smoke-Free casinos are finally coming


The 100 percent smoking ban of Atlantic City casinos is coming – fast.

For anyone who has taken the Atlantic City Expressway over the last few weeks should have noticed the billboard along the way: “Breathe Easy Atlantic City.”

That’s right. Everyone should be able to breathe easier on Oct. 15 when the casinos become entirely smoke free.

This is a touchy subject for many people. Smokers feel they have a right to smoke. Proponents of the ban say casino workers and other players shouldn’t be tortured by second-hand smoke.

For the record, I fall into the second category. I don’t smoke nor will I ever. I developed asthma because of second-hand smoke. My mother smoked in our home all the time. She still smokes and caused a problem for my niece, who at two years old spent about a month on a nebulizer and in the emergency room because she had difficulty breathing. Her symptoms didn’t go away until my mother stopped smoking in the house.

Now, why would casino workers choose this job if they know the consequences?

Because, they need to work.

Why should casino workers be subjected to poisonous air?

Well, they shouldn’t. And as much as the smokers are going to complain about this one, I can’t wait for Oct. 15. I won’t have to hold my breath anymore as I walk to the poker room.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's about time! There is nothing more vile and disgusting than a cloud of smoke filling the casino floor, and filling your lungs, as you are trying to walk to the poker room. Smoking should be banned in this country, in all indoor places except private homes and clubs.

Sooz said...

I certainly agree with that, but I think there are many people that are very upset over this law.

When I walk into Harrah's, I literally hold my breath until I get through the smoking part of the floor.

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