Shouldn't you have the freedom to breathe clean indoor air?

Does it bother you when someone blows smoke in your face? How about if someone did it everyday, all day while you worked? That's exactly how a lot of bartenders and restaurant workers feel.

Secondhand smoke does more than bother their eyes - it can cause cancer, heart disease, and asthma.

We believe that everyone has a right to breathe clean indoor air.

Take Action NOW!! Tell our legislators to protect us, and all workers, from secondhand smoke by making Minnesota Smoke-Free
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Subject:Make Minnesota Smoke-Free
Dear [Lawmaker]:

I don't like cigarette smoke blown in my face.

Secondhand smoke is more than just an annoyance; it's unsafe and can give me cancer, heart disease, and asthma. This is especially true for the men and women who work everyday in smoke-filled bars and restaurants, where they are exposed to secondhand smoke's 69 known carcinogens all day long. They deserve clean air to breathe and so do I.

Please support a smoke-free Minnesota by adopting the Freedom to Breathe Act.

Across the country many states, cities, and towns have done the right thing and made all workplaces smoke-free to protect their workers' and citizens' health - in fact, more than 80 million Americans now enjoy smoke-free ordinances that cover all employees, including those in bars. We need Minnesota to join this ever-increasing list of cities that are protecting their workers by going smoke-free!

Secondhand smoke claims more than 38,000 lives per year in the United States. Knowing the severe health effects of secondhand smoke, there is no reason to allow smoking in restaurants and other public places. Making Minnesota bars and restaurants smoke-free will make it more attractive for both residents of Minnesota and tourists to go out, while protecting the health of patrons and workers. It's a win-win for Minnesota.

Thank you for considering my comments. I look forward to reading your response.
Sincerely,

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