Orange County wants to stop smokers from lighting up in public. Thursday night, the Orange County Board of Health will discuss a new rule that could expand on the ban that now covers restaurants and bars. Orange County's ban is similar to the one that took effect in Durham in August. "This will be a way to protect people from second-hand smoke," said Pamela Diggs, health promotion coordinator with Orange County Department of Health.
"We know second-hand smoke and tobacco use are the leading preventable cause of death." The ban would cover places like bus stops, sidewalks, parks and recreational facilities. Diggs is also hoping it will get smokers to quit. We got mixed reaction to the ban from people along Chapel Hill's Franklin Street. "It'd support it," said Matt Hayes.
"I think it's an unhealthy habit and I don't understand why people smoke." "When you're walking down the street I think you should be able to smoke a cigarette," said Dan Eubanks. Mike Donovin is a smoker, but would still support the ban. "It's not a good habit to begin with and you've got to respect the people around you," said Donovin.
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