In the past week or so I've listened to the news, mostly on the radio back and forth to work. Two things have really rubbed me the wrong way.

I must rant.

Nebraska is trying to make a law where if you are smoking in the car with children under 16 you will be pulled over and ticketed for $40-$150. There are other states with similar laws.

 I am not suggesting I approve of smoking with children present. Studies show children of smokers have increased ear infections, repiratory infections, colds etc.

Let's ticket the parent on the cell phone while the children are passengers...this seems just as dangerous to me.

You know if these people are smoking with their children in the car they are doing it in their homes, police raids on smokers in their homes?

With the drugs, gangs, and the violent crimes in our cities this seems like a huge waste of police hours. They did say the ticketed parents will be offered a smoking cessation program with their first offensive. That's the key, education. Making educated choices, not laws!!

 One more.... soft drink taxes.

Yep, have a coke and a smile and a tax.

The American Medical Association will consider a recommendation that the nation's largest physicians' group lobby Congress for a tax on soda and other soft drinks to fund anti-fat programs.

Come on now!!

This just gets me. What about the skinny people drinking sugary beverages.

What next?

Did I wake up in the wrong country?

So when you're out today going through the drive thru with your children you best be putting that cigarette out and please order a diet coke with your Big Mac!!

~Nursey~