2008.08.22
No smoking in Pulaski stadium
No one, including parents, can smoke on the grounds of Pulaski County's schools. That includes sporting events.
To make certain that hits home before tonight's first home football game, Thomas Brewster, the county's assistant superintendent, sent me a copy of the substance abuse policy and made sure to note that school grounds include games at Dobson Stadium.
Because the school is a drug-free zone, he said, it makes no sense for anyone to light up during sporting events.
Just a reminder before you root for the Cougars.
Congrats to Thomas Brewster for implementing this new rule.
Secondhand smoke is extremely unhealthy, and no one should be forced to inhale someone else's exhaust fumes. Especially at a sporting event, when the focus is on being active and healthy, smoking is out of the question. However, for those parents or friends who are smokers and wish to watch the event, Mr. Brewster should make sure that they are allowed to travel in and out to take a smoke break if needed. Despite the fact that their habit is filthy and often deadly, they should still enjoy the essential freedom of making their own choices. As long as they are not harming anyone else with their secondhand smoke, let them ruin their lungs as they will.
Comment by Clara Everett — August 27, 2008 @ 11:39 am