Originally Posted by barbara828 (Post 2342254)

Love cigars - no I don't smoke them. Several close family members do.

Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 2342275)

Not a smoker, never have been, and hate to be "trapped" in an area of smokers; HOWEVER, I suppose the answer to your questions is that smoking in public areas, like shopping squares of towns and cities, is not against the law. Plus we are ALL free to walk away, drive your golf cart to a new location, leave completely, etc. Example, yesterday was enjoying a coffee with a friend on the patio of the local Dunkin' D, when a man sat down to enjoy smoking his pipe. Our ONLY choices were to go inside where smoking is not permitted, or leave completely. He had every right to sit on the patio and smoke. People at the public squares are "requested" NOT to smoke on the inner part of the square where dancers gather, but have every right to smoke outside on public land... or at least that's how I have always understood "smoking" areas all over the USA ? My most terrifying memories of childhood were being on flights with my parents (also non smokers) and thinking I was going to actually DIE from the smoke that always got even worse on the plane as soon as we finished meals. Those "meals" were served on REAL plates with REAL flatware, no plastic "sporks", but at age 8-10 was aware that as soon as we ate our food, the adults would be lighting their cigarettes... LOL. They might still smoke at public shopping squares here and everywhere, but at least not on planes anymore !

Originally Posted by Mleeja (Post 2342265)

I was driving down Enrique Drive last night. The driver in the cart in front of me was smoking a cigar. How dare he fowl the air behind him! I took matters into my own hands and passed his cart. Problem solved and we were all happy!

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 2342403)

So, you're one of those with the illegal unregistered vehicles!

Originally Posted by DimondAngels (Post 2342237)

I am sitting in my golf cart tonight park around the Brownwood Square enjoying the music when I am chased out by a cigar smoking neighbor. 98% of the people in the villages don't smoke so why do we allow such a minority of people affect our health and well being???

Originally Posted by Jboduch (Post 2342357)

Wait until they legalize wacky tabacky.

Originally Posted by Ptmcbriz (Post 2342414)

I’m pretty sure all the states that have it legalized don’t allow it to be smoked in a public place. Only the confines of your home.

Originally Posted by kingofbeer (Post 2342420)

The county should pass an ordinance to not allow smoking in certain public squares. But they won't because the commissioners are controlled by the developer.

Originally Posted by kingofbeer (Post 2342420)

The county should pass an ordinance to not allow smoking in certain public squares. But they won't because the commissioners are controlled by the developer.

Originally Posted by Dantes (Post 2342430)

They don’t need to worry we will not be a free society soon

Originally Posted by DimondAngels (Post 2342237)

I am sitting in my golf cart tonight park around the Brownwood Square enjoying the music when I am chased out by a cigar smoking neighbor. 98% of the people in the villages don't smoke so why do we allow such a minority of people affect our health and well being???

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 2342403)

So, you're one of those with the illegal unregistered vehicles!

Originally Posted by GATORBILL66 (Post 2342453)

Smoking should be banned in the entire Villages. If they want to die that bad, them smoke those stinky things in their own home!

Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2342397)

doesn't the smell bring back fond memories of Dad & his friends? i find it quite comforting, even pipe tobacco. i have also been known to enjoy the ladies-size Maccanudos (chk spelling) :pepper2:

Originally Posted by mraines (Post 2342429)

I like to eat outdoors at restaurants and I hate having a meal spoiled by the smell of someone smoking. I wish more restaurants would not allow it on the patio.

Originally Posted by DimondAngels (Post 2342237)

I am sitting in my golf cart tonight park around the Brownwood Square enjoying the music when I am chased out by a cigar smoking neighbor. 98% of the people in the villages don't smoke so why do we allow such a minority of people affect our health and well being???

Originally Posted by DimondAngels (Post 2342237)

I am sitting in my golf cart tonight park around the Brownwood Square enjoying the music when I am chased out by a cigar smoking neighbor. 98% of the people in the villages don't smoke so why do we allow such a minority of people affect our health and well being???

Originally Posted by kingofbeer (Post 2342420)

The county should pass an ordinance to not allow smoking in certain public squares. But they won't because the commissioners are controlled by the developer.

Originally Posted by DimondAngels (Post 2342245)

I am sure that the number is much lower in TV. A much more educated population.

Originally Posted by oneclickplus (Post 2342310)

Well, I would counter that 0.5% (one half of one percent) of people in the USA consider themselves transgender ... have gender dysphoria. Why do we allow 0.5% of the population to change the culture ... men in women's sports ... drag queen story hour for kids ... demands by men to use women's locker rooms and rest rooms? It's insane / unnatural / perverted.

What's a little cigar smoke among neighbors who aren't trying to pervert the next generation?

Originally Posted by Kelevision (Post 2342498)

I can see you don’t travel and certainly don’t go out anywhere except the villages. Most high end places in big cities don’t have male/female restrooms, they have “restrooms”

Originally Posted by DimondAngels (Post 2342245)

I am sure that the number is much lower in TV. A much more educated population.

Originally Posted by Mleeja (Post 2342265)

How dare he fowl the air behind him!

Originally Posted by DimondAngels (Post 2342237)

I am sitting in my golf cart tonight park around the Brownwood Square enjoying the music when I am chased out by a cigar smoking neighbor. 98% of the people in the villages don't smoke so why do we allow such a minority of people affect our health and well being???

Originally Posted by Kelevision (Post 2342518)

If you lived in CA you’d be fine. They banned smoking on public sidewalks and outdoor spaces years ago.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2342510)

I think older people tend to be more sensitive to smoke. Older lungs etc. when it comes to body smell, they may not be able to do anything about it, a medical condition etc. when it comes to smoking, that is voluntary. I agree that there should be designated areas for smokers. Definitely, not an easy habit to quit even if they wanted to.

Originally Posted by Warcats (Post 2342413)

While we are griping the thing that really gets under my skin is really loud motorcycles. I love when at midnight you can hear one over half the village. Why is this allowed?

Originally Posted by DimondAngels (Post 2342237)

I am sitting in my golf cart tonight park around the Brownwood Square enjoying the music when I am chased out by a cigar smoking neighbor. 98% of the people in the villages don't smoke so why do we allow such a minority of people affect our health and well being???

Originally Posted by DimondAngels (Post 2342237)

I am sitting in my golf cart tonight park around the Brownwood Square enjoying the music when I am chased out by a cigar smoking neighbor. 98% of the people in the villages don't smoke so why do we allow such a minority of people affect our health and well being???

Originally Posted by shut the front door (Post 2342524)

There ARE designated smoking areas at EVERY square.