Minnesota's House and Senate have now both passed the new state-wide smoking ban. The oppressive bill simply waits for Governor Pawlenty's signature and he is expected to give it approval. Much has been said over the years on smoking bans, both pro and con, but I want to point out some lesser know ideas in this debate.
Let me begin by stating my predictions are already coming to light. For a long time now I have been telling people to watch out for their rights. Many of the non-smokers I know have taken an I-don't-care attitude whenever smoker's rights have become threatened. I always remind them to have a little more interest and not ignore the issue simply because it appears not to effect them directly. I always said that these Liberal Lunatics are power hungry. That these oppressive people will not stop at smoking legislation. That these busy-body communists must always have an agenda. I have stated and continue to preach the fact that these control freaks will never stop at the demise of smoking. They will continue on with new liberty restricting, fanatical programs. The smoking ban may not affect
you but, what happens when they are busting
your door down? Today their focus is on smoking. Tomorrow they will turn to something
you care about.
How about
you hunters and gun-toters. Will
your rights be more seriously challenged? Do
you love to fish? Hey, animals have rights, too! What about
you gardeners and plant lovers. Will
you be restricted from putting certain plants in
your own yard in the future. Do
you like short skirts? They are offensive to some. I think high-heels shoes are dangerous. Let's ban them. Tattoos and piercings offend me. They got to go. Do
you feel you know how to raise
your own children properly. Ha. Let's let the schools, government, or
your friendly neighborhood corrections alliance group handle these mundane chores. I feel brightly colored cars sometimes blind me when I'm driving. Let's outlaw them. Here's one, be warned - I hate pets. All animals belong in the wild.
You animal lovers look out. Why should I have to put up with shit in my yard, or neighborhood, for that matter? Why do I have to listen to that annoying barking? What about all them attacks I read about, in the papers. I fear for my safety whenever a dog, make that beast, is around. Let's not even get into the cat (yuk) discussion. The point is this list could, and will, go on and on. It won't be long until something
you care about is in jeopardy! Be ready for
your day!
Ah, back to my accurate prognostication. As I've said, I predicted further erosions of rights when the loonies feel their current dockets have been sufficiently met. Well, in todays
Duluth News Tribune, DFL Rep. Tom Huntley bodly states, " . . . he is ready to move on to another health issue — obesity." Ha, the ink is not even dry yet. In fact, the governor hasn't even signed the bill yet, though we know he will. They must always have their soapbox and/or agenda and as one right is sufficiently eliminated it's time to move on and work toward abolishing another right! And let's waste no time in doing so. Are they in
your backyard yet?
OK, fatties ( is that OK to say?) they are coming for
you. At one time I would never have thought to assist the communist liberal lunatics but, I am now currently tempted. So put down
your triple-dipped, sugar laced, fat-inducing, mile-high, mega-sized, bon-bon flavored, mid-morning, fat-fried, super-deluxe ice cream treat for just a moment, if
you can. Pull
your mega-sized, treat stained gut out of the way, wipe the frosting from
your triple-chin and read on.
You big people disgust me! Why should I have to look at
your fat asses when I'm trying to dine in my pleasant smoke-free environment. If my visual rights are not enough for
you let's take another tact. What are
you doing to our health care system?
I learned this strategy from the anti-smokers and I feel
your lard asses are a drain on our countries financial well-being. How about that?
Obesity increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following:
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon) - oops, there's that cancer word again!
Why should I have to pay higher medical premiums simply because some excessive people can't control themselves?
According to a study of national costs attributed to both overweight (BMI 25–29.9) and obesity (BMI greater than 30), medical expenses accounted for 9.1 percent of total U.S. medical expenditures in 1998 and may have reached as high as $78.5 billion ($92.6 billion in 2002 dollars) (Finkelstein, Fiebelkorn, and Wang, 2003). Granted this is on older study and I'm quite certain current estimates would be much higher. You getting the picture yet? Have I made my point?
You gays who feel
you need equal rights - look out! I think
you are a major cause of aides. Now that can't be good for our health care system, either. What a financial drain. Why am I paying financially for
your right to be a freak? And
your hate crime crap!
You are trying to get more rights than everyone not equal rights. Oh no, here comes a law suit, another financial drain on our country. We better eliminate the courts!
Remember, I have my rights, too! Whatever
your passion it will one day be in my, or somebody's, sights! And never, never forget - I'm gunning for
your cats and dogs! By the way, what does
your dog weigh? Just wondering.
