Post #26809 by laney on Sat, Mar 15, 2003 5:51 PM

I know it's your opinion but it sucks. Look at it from another's point of view. I am a cocktail waitress. When you could smoke in bars I would come home feeling sick, smelling bad even after a shower at 3 AM, and knowing I was hurting my body. I attended a junior college until I got pregnant. Being a single Mom with no college degree there wasn't another profession I could make the money to support my son and work nights. I believe my son and his home life are the most important things so I don't and never have used daycare. When I work my son goes to a sitter and only misses me for half an hour before it's his bedtime. I work four nights a week, have a home, and have never been on public assistance. My son, now 8, is a well rounded, witty, very polite, individual at the top of his class and I know I couldn't have done such a great job if he spent all day at a daycare while I worked. It is nice not to be forced to breathe someone's smoke just because I'm trying to do my best to support us. I was so happy when the ban passed here! I was at the polls and will always be.

Smoke away, if you want, but maybe think of the single Mom waitress or bartender who may not have all the choices you do.