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21 Cont'd...Q.Are there any additional comments you would like to share? Banning smoking at bus stops and sidewalks is too restrictive and will have unforeseen consequences such as causing those smokers to smoke in their cars with children present. If all workplaces,park and ride lots,public parking, etc. ban smoking,smokers will have to smoke somewhere and that might negatively affect the children of these smokers.They need to be helped because they are part of the "public"in public health, not looked down upon or ostracized.Smoking is very addictive and most stop smoking aids are not that effective. CHCCS already have tough no-smoking policy that works. Thank you. All public facilities and vehicles that are government owned should absolutely be smoke free. Places like sidewalks (not in front of businesses)would be overkill,though,in my opinion. Prior to living in Orange County,my family and I lived on the west coast for over 10 years where restaurants became smoke-free,then public places, and finally beaches. We love Orange County,however we miss having a totally smoke-free environment.Tobacco smoke is a carcinogen and we should not have to breathe it in when we are out at the park or walking down the sidewalk. I think that it's great Orange County is considering this! Balanced approach is the key with logical reasoning. Please include smokers in the conversation,not just rabid anti-smokers. I don't like smoking and I choose not to, but if done considerately, I believe it should be allowed. I'm just grateful that this is being considered. Careful, careful,careful.....let's not allow governmental intrusion into our lives when not necessary,but at the whim of some individuals. Better for the health of the community Thank you for considering this issue Thank you for taking the time to conduct this survey. This is a great effort that I am happy to support. I consider this expansion of non-smoking areas to be paramount to public health and safety. Non-smoking in child care facilities is a no brainer. The children have no means of avoiding it, even if they wanted to. An incremental approach might be best. Start with all indoor work areas with ten or more employees, bus stops, arenas, parks. Progress to other areas as acceptance grows. Still need to ensure that there are outside public places that people can smoke, but which will not unduly impact non-smokers. Thanks for the survey! Thanks for asking..............