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Signatures | Total: 237

 

# NameComments
51 Corey Frantz
52 Doug Kvapil
53 Michael Lewin
54 Anonymous
55 Mark A. SidesLET THEM SMOKE
56 henry ramsey
57 Larry G. Owen
58 Lynn K. Owen
59 Jim & Janet Snow
60 MELISSA BROWNthey earned the rights
61 Gary SchuttThe Veterans of this great country have fought and died so that basic human rights would not be infringed upon by this government or any government. The Illinois politicians have, by passing this bill, slapped the Veterans in the face and basicly said your sacrifices mean nothing to us. The Veterans of Illinois, or any state, have earned the right to gather and enjoy one anothers comraderie. If they choose to smoke in "their" Legion Home they have earned that right and should be able to do so without interference from Government, many of whose members never served. First we were forced to wear seatbelts, now no smoking. What's next? Ban gatherings of Veterans because they may be considered a paramilitary organization? It's time for common sense to come back into our government and it once again listens to the wishes of the majority. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND THE VETERAN!
62 brandiwe must fight for our rights!!!
63 Kristen Thompson
64 peter thorogood
65 De
66 gail henderson
67 Tiffany
68 Shireen O'BrienLet them smoke, we earned it, even if we don't smoke we should have the choice to at our Posts.
69 Darryl Montee
70 Michelle Montee
71 Trish FaheyJust as the criminal's rights have become more important than the victim's rights, this issue gives power to the government over the individual's choice. If a person chooses not to smoke or be in an environment where smoking is allowed, so be it. They call it personal choice. Along that same line, if a person chooses to smoke despite all the warnings to the contrary, so be it. They still call it personal choice. The issue of secondary smoke effects is addressed by the simple posting of a sign in the window. If the sign tells you it is an establishment where smoking is allowed, DON'T GO IN. There... as simple as that. Freedom of choice intact on all sides. Oh wait! That's too logical, isn't it!
72 dave basile
73 Anonymous
74 Charles G. Ash
75 Jeanne Beyer
76 Donna RangelAfter all the Veterans have gone through for our country, they should be entitled to whatever makes them happy!
77 dieckmann
78 Debbie Stanis
79 Ken Stanis
80 Samantha Bardgett
81 Judith Sopiarz
82 rhonda mcconnell
83 Phil Clarke
84 Allan HertkoThey served this country let them enjoy it!!
85 Al Coughlin
86 Thomas P. O'HaraVeterans have fought for and won all of our rights, we should give them this one back.
87 Glenn J. GavrilVeterans should be allowed the freedom to run their Post as they choose. This is our home and every member is a family member who has earned an equal voice to choose how our home is to be run.
88 keith sus
89 george wierzbicki
90 Tracy Schaal
91 AnonymousI cannot stand having people telling me what I can and cannot do if you are not encroaching on others. If a facility has the proper smoke filtration to control the second hand smoke from nonsmokers, what canit hurt. As a smoker I light up and then test the air flow so as not to have my smoke drift in the direction of those that are not smoking and reposition myself as needed. I think most smokers nowadays follow this policy.
92 David NelsonWe all have our rights because we as service people served and others paid the ultimate price. If non smokers have rights so do smokers. Same as any other recognised and legal group in America. etal: Legal citizens of the United States of America
93 J.F. HarnI'm not a smoker...but tell me the veterans didn't earn the right...if it bothers me I can get up and move
94 dawn sartore
95 AnonymousLet the vets smoke.
96 Candee
97 gino maldonado
98 Kellie Hummel a Non SmokerTobacco farming is one of the key product that help build America to where we are. Please do not take away a freedom fought for by our soldiers. Thank you....A NON SMOKER!
99 Gary R. Keegan
100 Karen M. SwiecickiThis is THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE! Veterans rights should not be taken away. After all, they fought for our Country to KEEP THESE RIGHTS!

 

Signatures | Total: 237