I need to get back into blogging, but here's my opposition letter I am sending to my state representative regarding IN HB-1213.

Rep. Burton,

I just saw in today's Daily Journal an article about a proposed smoking ban in public places bill, HB 1213. I wanted to state my opposition to this bill and any others like it. My opposition isn't based on the fact that I am a smoker, but on the basis of private property.

We as a state should be doing more to restore and enhance our property rights in our fair state including the protection of our right to make use of our property as we see fit. The proposed no smoking bill runs counter to that principle by forcing property owners and their guests from smoking on property they rightfully own.

I hope you choose to take a principled stand against this bill and to take up the fight for property owners in this state by opposing any bill that takes away or infringes upon our rights to own and use our own property as we see fit.