" when are they going to start banning the use of alcohol on these campuses,oh wait they can't do that because then the president and all the teachers would have to follow that rule and that aint gonna happen.These silly no smoking rules and bans against smoking outside on certain properties are rediculous,and getting way out of hand.The so called 2nd hand smoke thing has been proven a lie,there are more dangerous elements in the everyday air than 2nd hand smoke.I can appreciate not smoking indoors because it does smell bad to non smokers but enough is enough.I personally think alcohol is far more deadly than smoking and there is evedence to prove that,why not ban that on school properties and buildings????Because to many teachers and administrators drink on the grounds and in shcool buildings and it would be a inconvienence to all those non-smoking alcoholics employeed by the school! "

" So let me this straight, U of A wants to ban smoking tobacco at the same time Fayetteville is trying to legalize pot? You liberals needs to get together and decide just how stupid you want to be b/c I am getting confused "

" I'm in Ceasar's corner. I'm old enough to know right from wrong, I'll do what I want. If you don't want to breathe 2nd hand smoke, stay away from me, or wear a gas mask. Recross is also right. The air we breathe is full of crap that belches out of cars, trucks, buses, and factories. Why blame it on a cigarette? The rampant abuse of alcohol, and lets not forget prescription drugs, is far worse than "possible" exposure to outdoor second hand smoke. AND, our wonderful, educated college presidents think it's a good idea to LOWER the drinking age to 18!! If that's the level of intelligence that $150,000 college education gets you... go to tech school and learn how to tune up cars. "

" If it was just smoking, then you could make a reasonably strong argument, due to second hand smoke and its effects on non-smokers. However, they have also banned smokeless tobacco, which has no secon-hand impact, other than users spitting and its generally 'nasty' image. I would say as far as its impacts on others, it is no worse than chewing gum, since gum gets stepped on and people stick it under desks etc. The fact that they have banned ALL tobacco gives the lie to the argument that the ban is to protect those that choose not to use tobacco from those that do choose to use it. "

" Sounds like communism to me. What's next? No cars, no booze, no sex, no rock -n- roll music. No smoking inside a building is one think, but when you take away an individuals right to smoke outside, well, that concerns me. "

" I am still waiting for them to link smoking to climate change, surprised they havent yet. lol

Time for some to wake up and realize that the 2nd hand smoke issue is based on junk science and was simply a ploy to make more money, just like AGW.

It still amazes me just how many gullible people there are in this world.

Many others are right though, this is but a taste of Socialism, Communism, Marxism, take your pick, they are all about the same.

All this bogus legislation is really getting old, stupid and boring. I guess though when all individual rights are suspended completely then some will begin to wake up, but sad to say that by then it will be to late.

You know I have to laugh when they throw all these stats around and I laugh even harder when people believe them without question. lol

Funny how many sheep there are in this world. lol "

" Great headline. You claim the University has stubbed out smoking yet the lede is an interview with a man smoking on campus. Brilliant.

RE the second hand smoke claim, all studies about second had smoke refer to smoking in a confined area (e.g. house, car, plane, etc.) To claim there are second hand smoking effects outside is absurd, defying not only the laws of physics but also all the relevant scientific data. Studies show the particles per million of carcinogens smoke from cigarettes outside are neglibible to the point of being non-existent. If they were really concerned about the health of the student body they would ban cars from campus. Tailpipe emissions produce thousands of times the carcinogens as cigarette smoke. Or as BCR wrote, why don't they outlaw alchohol if they're so concerned about student health. Glad to see there are people willing to protest this absurd policy via civil disobidience. "

" Irregardless of whether second hand smoke causes cancer or not, it is still annoying to breathe someone elses cigarette smoke (inside a building or outside). Just as annoying is having to look at those nasty cigarette butts that litter the community. "

" The only thing that I agree with is the fact that a lot of smokers were littering the campus because they were too lazy to walk a few feet to a ashtray or didn't even think of stubbing one out and throwing it in the trash can. I used to smoke on campus all the time and I never once littered. The thing that startles me the most, though, is the quote about creating a culture of compliance. The whole thing is just too Orwellian. "

" Riptide, perhaps you should really read into the issues rather than picking out bits and pieces to fit your agenda.
Fayetteville is not trying to legalize pot. A small group of people are wanting it to be a less of a priority to arrest people who have a small amount of pot on them. Here's the wording to be placed on the November ballot if enough signatures are gathered:
Fayetteville law enforcement officers shall make law enforcement activity relating to marijuana offenses, where the marijuana was intended for adult personal use, their lowest law enforcement priority. Law enforcement activities relating to marijuana offenses include, but are not limited to, investigation, citation, arrest, seizure of property, or providing assistance to the prosecution of adult marijuana offenses.

Fayetteville's prosecuting attorney shall make marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia offenses, where the marijuana and paraphernalia was intended for adult personal use, the lowest prosecutorial priority.
This lowest law enforcement priority policy shall not apply to driving under the influence.

Now, as a nonsmoker I don't think this new campus policy is sensible. I can't imagine folks tailgating and going to football games and having a smoke, but the bottom line is most smokers throw their cigarette butts on the ground. What better way to keep the UA free from cigarette butts trashing up campus than to keep the smoking off campus altogether? "

" You will not stop people from smoking outside. Get over it. You might as well put ashtrays back out, or you'll either have buts on the ground, or lit cigarettes going into trash cans. I'm a smoker. I don't smoke indoors, and don't smoke outside in large crowds. I try my best not to "offend" the great-washed-non-smoking society. Like I said above, if you are offended by my smoking outside, the great outdoors is a big place. Go somewhere else and leave me alone. "

" You can go anywhere to smoke just as long as you are within 25 feet of the University of Arkansas campus boarders. "

" If I were young and going to school I would go somewhere else. In college you are considered an adult. Who are they to tell you that you can't do something. Maybe make it illegal to throw your butts down. If a non smoker see's a smoker are they going to walk by them as close as they can? Just smelling cigarette smoke doesn't mean you are getting something bad. If you smell smoke from a wood stove or fireplace is that not just as bad? Woops they will ban that next. "

" BCR, perhaps you should "Go somewhere else and leave me alone." Afterall, I'm not the one bothering anyone, you are! "

" Mr. Spencer, the last time I checked, this was a free country. Your college campus sits on property, and is protected by city services that are paid for by MY taxes. Oh yeah, BILLIONS of taxes, that were paid for by the sale of cigarettes. Maybe when YOU get out of school, and start EARNING a living, and PAYING those taxes, you'll have a leg to stand on. Until then, leave me alone. "

" BCR, I am a Ms., not a Mr. FYI, I have been paying taxes since my first job at 14 years old. I worked 2 jobs to pay my way for my first and second college degrees. I also worked full time while getting my 3rd college degree. That would mean that I too have paid a lot of taxes during my last 35+ years of employment (never a day without 1 OR 2 jobs). Unfortunately, you are right, I will have to continue to breathe your stinky smoke and see your nasty cigarette butts everywhere. Or I could do what your earlier post suggests "stay away" or "wear a gas mask". "

" Ms. Spencer. I think we should ban bitterness. "

" Ms. Spencer should also consult a dictionary. "Irregardless" is not a word. "

" With 3 degrees and all... "

" So what if 'irregardless' isn't a standard word? It is commonly accepted in casual form to emphasize a point such as that post in this comment space. The post wasn't an excerpt from a doctoral dissertation. It bothers me that adults find it necessary to make fun of someone for using a common non-word in its proper incorrect context. Sheesh. "

" I apologize for my bitterness, but I dont like being told by someone who smokes, things such as:

If you don't want to breathe 2nd hand smoke, stay away from me, or wear a gas mask.

Get over it.

Go somewhere else and leave me alone.

In a public or private place, it is rude to do things that offend others. And yes, someone standing next to me smoking a cigarette is offensive to me. What do I do? Walk away, but I shouldnt have to. Sometimes I cant walk away (such as when standing in a line).

I grew up around smokers. My dad died of COPD and chronic bronchitis due to his 50+ years of smoking. My mom still sneaks one and my sister still smokes. I dont dislike smokers, just smoke in my face.

And just so you know, irregardless is a word. Look it up. It should not be used in formal style but is used in nonstandard speech or casual writing. "

" Would someone pass the paper back that hold the bottle. I need a drink. "