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17 September, 1987 Donald G. Custer 8815 Yuba Circle II01A Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Honorable Matthew G. Martinez, M.C. U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 D@ar E~noraSle Matthew G. Martlnez: I am writing you regarding proposed legislation to ban smoking on aircraft. As a smoker and commercial air traveler, I find the possibility of a law being passed to prohiSit smoking on commercial airliners distressing. l~n't the separation of smoking an~ non-smoking areas aboard planes adequate? While I respect the individuals you chose not to smoke~ I also feel that I, as a smoker, have the right to enjoy a cigarette while flying. I have never had a complaint about this practice in the past. I would sincerely appreciate your addressing the proble'm of smoker's rights. Donald G, Custer T!0045..0867

17 Sep~e~ber~ 1987 Donald G. Custer 8815 Yuba Circle 1101A Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Senator Alan H. Cranston, U.S.S. U. S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Cranston: As a smoker and commercial air traveler, I am becoming Inereaslngly distressed at the possibility of legislation being passed to prohibit smoking on board commercial planes. While I certainly respect the rights of don-smokers, I feel that smokers also have rights. That-is the purpose in having designated smoking and non-smoklng areas on airlines in the first place, Both smokers and non-smokers can then be com- fortable while flying. . In all the years I have been flylug, I have never had a eomplalnt about my smoking on board. Please address the rights of smokers when this legislatlcm passes your desk. Donald G. Custer T!0045-.0868

17 September, 1987 Donald G. Custer 8815 Yuba Circle II01A Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Senator Pete Wilson, U.S.S. U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Wilson: I would like to express my views regarding the possible passing of legislature banning smoking on commercial airlines. As a smoker, I respect the rights of non-smokers; however, I woul~ like also to retain my right to'smoke and relax while flying. I truly feel that the designated smoking and non-smoking areas on plans is adequate to protect both smokers and non-smokers alike. In the years I have been flying and smoking aboard, I have never received a complaint. Please fight to protect the rights of smokers when thi~ bill passes your desk. Donald G. Custer Ti004~,-0869

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September 14, 1987 Honorable Matthew G. Martinez M. C. U. S. House of Representatives Washington D. C. 20515 I am wri%ing this letter to ~e% you know, I believe a smoking ~ ban on aircraft is wrong and u~ecessary. It has been brought to my attention teat you voted for the airline smokin~ banowhen it was recently approved in the house. I am concerned about your vote to ban airline smoking. Your vote does not represent my opinion. Smoking aboard aircraft is ~iready sharply restricted. Every passenger is guaranteed a'~no-smoking~' seat, even if a smoking section must be reduced or eliminated to satisfy that guarantee. Sir, lets not forget~" SMOKERS.HAVE RIGHTS TO ~II~ ". TiOO4.F,-0871