Comments on: The captain has turned on the smoke-’em-if-you-got-’em sign… http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: Mark Ashley http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-27655 Mark Ashley Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:26:27 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-27655 Sherry - "Live and let live" ? That's exactly what those opposed to smoking in public spaces are in favor of. They'd like to live, and not be subjected to the smell of smoke from others. It's the difference between "freedom to" and "freedom from." In the case of smoking, the trend in society is to give preference to the "freedom from smoke," rather than the "freedom to smoke." Your freedom to smoke is unfettered on your private property. Just not in the cramped public confines of an airplane. Sorry. Sherry –

“Live and let live” ? That’s exactly what those opposed to smoking in public spaces are in favor of. They’d like to live, and not be subjected to the smell of smoke from others.

It’s the difference between “freedom to” and “freedom from.” In the case of smoking, the trend in society is to give preference to the “freedom from smoke,” rather than the “freedom to smoke.” Your freedom to smoke is unfettered on your private property. Just not in the cramped public confines of an airplane. Sorry.

]]> By: Sherry http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-27645 Sherry Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:17:13 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-27645 Well if you read it in USA Today or the Surgeon General's report, then it must be true! HA! Wake up smoking nazis! Johnson & Johnson's political arm has been a huge influence in increasing smoking taxes and instituting smoking bans around the country. Why? Because it benefits their bottom line ... They sell more of the nicotine patches - DUH! My father and many others have smoked their entire lives with no negative impact on their health. Seems they should be researching why some people get sick from cigs and others do not. Same as how some people get fat from eating junk food and others can eat all they want and never gain weight. LIVE AND LET LIVE! FORCES.ORG Well if you read it in USA Today or the Surgeon General’s report, then it must be true! HA! Wake up smoking nazis! Johnson & Johnson’s political arm has been a huge influence in increasing smoking taxes and instituting smoking bans around the country. Why? Because it benefits their bottom line … They sell more of the nicotine patches – DUH! My father and many others have smoked their entire lives with no negative impact on their health. Seems they should be researching why some people get sick from cigs and others do not. Same as how some people get fat from eating junk food and others can eat all they want and never gain weight. LIVE AND LET LIVE!

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]]> By: Will electronic cigarettes be permitted on planes? | Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-26775 Will electronic cigarettes be permitted on planes? | Upgrade: Travel Better Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:09:15 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-26775 [...] Feb 2009 Will electronic cigarettes be permitted on planes?Posted by: Mark Ashley Forget Smintair, the (still-grounded) airline for smokers. An electronic cigarette alternative called SuperSmoker, [...] [...] Feb 2009 Will electronic cigarettes be permitted on planes?Posted by: Mark Ashley Forget Smintair, the (still-grounded) airline for smokers. An electronic cigarette alternative called SuperSmoker, [...]

]]> By: Sokratis http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-20438 Sokratis Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:49:04 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-20438 The bitter truth for non smokers is that they usually stay indoors without caring for fresh air. Smokers open windows more often or in countries where a general smoking ban is in force go for a stroll outside. Non smokers will soon succumb to diseases linked to stale air; remember radon for example. The bitter truth for non smokers is that they usually stay indoors without caring for fresh air. Smokers open windows more often or in countries where a general smoking ban is in force go for a stroll outside.
Non smokers will soon succumb to diseases linked to stale air; remember radon for example.

]]> By: dave K http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-16652 dave K Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:29:25 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-16652 Yeh, and if you had actually read the 2006 surgeon genenral's report it actually says all the observed risk can alternately be explained by misclassification of ex smokers as never smokers. Yeh, and if you had actually read the 2006 surgeon genenral’s report it actually says all the observed risk can alternately be explained by misclassification of ex smokers as never smokers.

]]> By: Some Niches are not exactly Healthy http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-15739 Some Niches are not exactly Healthy Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:45:15 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-15739 [...] drinks (LOL). At least Yu Hu Stewardess would not like to work in that environment. You can see an interesting picture about how it probably would look on a flight with [...] [...] drinks (LOL). At least Yu Hu Stewardess would not like to work in that environment. You can see an interesting picture about how it probably would look on a flight with [...]

]]> By: Airport Security: TSA Re-Allows Lighters on Board; Non-Flammable Water Still a Threat to Safety » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-15633 Airport Security: TSA Re-Allows Lighters on Board; Non-Flammable Water Still a Threat to Safety » Upgrade: Travel Better Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:35:27 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-15633 [...] Sounds like a big step forward in the expansion plans of all-smoking airline Smintair! [...] [...] Sounds like a big step forward in the expansion plans of all-smoking airline Smintair! [...]

]]> By: Short hops — June 29, 2006 » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-14797 Short hops — June 29, 2006 » Upgrade: Travel Better Sun, 20 May 2007 00:19:47 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-14797 [...] up my life Smokers are no longer a security threat (though you may want to give them their own airline): TSA officials recommend that lighters be allowed back on board. Maybe they’re just tired of [...] [...] up my life Smokers are no longer a security threat (though you may want to give them their own airline): TSA officials recommend that lighters be allowed back on board. Maybe they’re just tired of [...]

]]> By: Short hops — July 28, 2006 — Upgrades and downgrades » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-9630 Short hops — July 28, 2006 — Upgrades and downgrades » Upgrade: Travel Better Sun, 25 Mar 2007 03:44:53 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-9630 [...] Smokers’ inflight nicotine fix Stuck on a long flight (and not flying all-smoking Smintair), or sitting inside a smoke-free Westin or Marriott? Crack open an ice-cold NicLite — the [...] [...] Smokers’ inflight nicotine fix Stuck on a long flight (and not flying all-smoking Smintair), or sitting inside a smoke-free Westin or Marriott? Crack open an ice-cold NicLite — the [...]

]]> By: Marriott hotels to eliminate smoking in all its North American brands » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-8356 Marriott hotels to eliminate smoking in all its North American brands » Upgrade: Travel Better Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:24:00 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-8356 [...] I also don’t think there will be an all-smoking hotel chain coming down the pike, like the all-smoking airlines that have been proposed. Consider that 85 to 90 percent of hotel rooms at mid- to upscale chains [...] [...] I also don’t think there will be an all-smoking hotel chain coming down the pike, like the all-smoking airlines that have been proposed. Consider that 85 to 90 percent of hotel rooms at mid- to upscale chains [...]

]]> By: Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Nicotine jitters: Another hotel chain goes non-smoking http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-3677 Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Nicotine jitters: Another hotel chain goes non-smoking Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:00:55 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-3677 [...] Related: - Marriott hotels to eliminate smoking in all its North American brands - Smoking prohibitions: Hurdles and tradeoffs - The captain has turned on the smoke-'em-if-you-got-'em sign - Smoking chimpanzee can't kick cigarette habit (CBS News) - Comfort Suites (aff) - Poll: Will a Passengers' Bill of Rights become law? JetBlue to impose financial penalties on itself [...] [...] Related: – Marriott hotels to eliminate smoking in all its North American brands – Smoking prohibitions: Hurdles and tradeoffs – The captain has turned on the smoke-’em-if-you-got-’em sign – Smoking chimpanzee can’t kick cigarette habit (CBS News) – Comfort Suites (aff) – Poll: Will a Passengers’ Bill of Rights become law? JetBlue to impose financial penalties on itself [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-96 Anonymous Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:47:00 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=183#comment-96 Wow. Gotta love all the hate from the smoking crowd. Feeling a wee bit testy, are we? Maybe step outstide and have a smoke to calm those nerves. As far as quotes like these: "Second hand smoke doesn't kill, even if the surgeon general says it does." Well, let the rest of us know when you want to join the reality-based conversations, ok? "Does too..." "Does not..." "Does too..." *sigh* Oh, and the airline is a fine idea - if smokers can support it in the market, and it is not subsidized by goverment dollars, more power to it. Wow. Gotta love all the hate from the smoking crowd. Feeling a wee bit testy, are we? Maybe step outstide and have a smoke to calm those nerves.

As far as quotes like these:

“Second hand smoke doesn’t kill, even if the surgeon general says it does.”

Well, let the rest of us know when you want to join the reality-based conversations, ok?

“Does too…”

“Does not…”

“Does too…”

*sigh*

Oh, and the airline is a fine idea – if smokers can support it in the market, and it is not subsidized by goverment dollars, more power to it.

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