When I read articles like today’s in the SJ Mercury News, where smoking will be illegal in San Jose parks, as well as city sidewalks, including people smoking inside their cars, it makes me miss Silicon Valley even more.
About 2 weeks ago, the Israeli newspapers released data regarding smoking in the adult population here in Israel. Among the Jewish population, the numbers were about 30% male smokers, and 20% female. Within the Arab population, the number was 40% males and less than 10% female.
Makes you wonder, doesn’t anybody pay attention to the fact that smoking is harmful to your health??? And worse…
I wish Israel would adopt stronger regulations. Although, it will certainly be interesting to see how San Jose enforces these new laws.
Sadly, I suppose, my expectations are lower than yours. I don't expect any news laws here regarding smoking - I'd just like to see them enforce the existing legislation!
Posted by: Liza | October 24, 2007 at 07:42 PM
I agree whole heartedly. As far as I'm concerned, smoking should be banned from all public places, including and especially parks, beaches and playgrounds. When I go to the beach I want to enjoy the fresh sea breeze, not the stench of Marlborough. Nor do I like finding cigarette butts under my towel.
Posted by: Rani | October 25, 2007 at 12:58 PM