I haven't really paid very much attention to this development, but the day
or 2 after Mrs. Reeves past away, the Governor of Kentucky announced a
proposal (I think it hasn't officially been decided upon) to charge state
employees who smoke a higher rate for insurance (I think only by $25) to
urge them to quit.  I personally don't smoke and don't like being around it,
so I don't feel like waging a viewpoint, but whatever it takes to have
people maintain good health status, I feel is only right of a employer.  

Thanks, 
Anthony 
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Magenta Raine
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 4:28 PM
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Subject: Re: CNN Breaking News

she used to sing in smokey bars and stuff like that, so second-hand smoke
was a factor for her, but as you say there are other factors..

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> [Original Message]
> From: Kathleen Salkin <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 3/11/2006 1:28:45 PM
> Subject: Re: CNN Breaking News
>
> Now, I'd be the first to admit that I read the news stories in a  
> hurry these days as I'm so busy, but I don't recall reading that she  
> was exposed to a lot of second-hand smoke.  I do know that there has  
> been a significant number of lung cancers found in relatively young  
> people who have never smoked in their lives, nor have been exposed to  
> smoke.  They could have a genetic predisposition towards getting  
> these types of lung cancers.
>
> I also vaguely recall reading that these types of cancer cells are  
> different from the types of lung cancer cells found in the lungs of  
> heavy smokers.  Perhaps Meir could enlighten us on this?
>
> Kat
>
>
> On 11 Mar 2006, at 16:14, Magenta Raine wrote:
>
> > This made me so sad. The next time anybody says you can't get  
> > cancer from
> > second hand smoke,  remind them of this lovely lady...
> >
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