A park is supposed to be a place of innocence and fun, a place where children have a safe location to play and socialize. Parents protect their children from obvious dangers at parks, such as strangers.
However, most remain oblivious to an ever-present hidden danger that dwells in our community. What might this danger be? Tobacco.
All tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, have been acknowledged as containing very dangerous substances that lead to fatal illnesses such as emphysema and various types of cancer. These deadly products are legal for personal use; however; people who don’t choose to use tobacco are subjected to the harmful side effects through second-hand smoke. Also, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, there were more than 7,000 reports of young children ingesting tobacco products and needing medical attention in 2008.
The issue at hand is the current debate over whether or not tobacco use should be permitted in public parks. Currently, there are two new parks being constructed in Hildebran and Drexel. Other surrounding communities have already passed laws that prohibit the use of tobacco of all types within public parks. We are writing this letter to strongly encourage that the use of tobacco should be banned within these two new parks.
Children, parents and, yes, even pets are possible victims of the detrimental effects that tobacco can cause. Each and every person throughout Burke County has a right to fresh air and clean, fun parks.
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