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Arthur R. Falch 60 Locust Avenue New Rochelle, 10801 September 22, 1987 The Honorable Senator Alfonse D'Amato U. S. Senator Washlngton~ D.C. 20510 Dear Senator D'Amato: I am writing this letter in oppostion to the proposed ban on smoking on airlines. As a frequent flyer and smoker~ I feel that enough consessions have been made. According to a recent poll 87% of t~e flying public agreed that the current policy ofseparate sections for smokers and non-smokers is working well. It has not been proven that casual exposure to tobacco smoke in publle places a health risk. It is ndt the responsibility of the U.S. Government to make a decision on whether I can smoke, this is my decision alone. Once again~ I strongly urge you to vote against this banJ Thank you. Respectfully, ARF:ms cc: Richard E. Scanal Ti0045-1164

501 F.ast 48t~ N~,, Yo~, N.Y'. August 20, 1987 Honorable Bill Green, M.C. U. S. H~use of D~presentatives Washington, D.~C. 20515 Dear Congressman Green: Relentlessly, anti-smoklng advocates continue to harrass airline passengers. Despite the fact that the existing separation of smokers from nonsmokers has been more than suitable for years and has earned the approval of most airline passen- gers,anti-smoking forces are now tryng to impose a smo- king ban on flights of two hours or less. Your defense of the rights of smokers, in the past, is well known to me and to other smokers in your district and is deeply appreciated. We continue to look to you to protect our constitutional rights. Nonsmokers already receive priority seating on airlines. Now they want to deprive smokers of everything. I am a smoker. I am also an American citizen. Am I to be disenfranchised? Your efforts to prevent this ban will be deeply appreciated. Sincerely, • _ T100454165

AUgUSt 20, 1987 Senator Daniel P. Moynihan, U.S.S. U. S. Senate Washington. D. C. 20510 Dear Senator Moynihan= The propaganda-driven anti-smokin'g machine is in action again. Now they propose banning cigarettes altogether from short airline flights. Never- the-less, it seems obvlou.s; that everyone except the anti- smoking forces agree ~nat the current policy of separating smokers from nonsmokers is a fair and well-accepted arrangement. The National Academy of Sciences said late last year that there's nothing." ~n the scientific literature showing casual exposure to .tobacco smoke in public places to be a health risk. That includes airplanes. Already, nonsmoking passengers have priority rights to seats on all airlines. But that doesn't deter the antl-smokers. They would divest smokers of al__l their rights. Despite the self-serving clamor of the antl-smokers, the status .quo hgs served us we11~ Please preserve it. Sincerely, Melvin n. TI0045-1166

M,.I,,;. L. Gold ~OI.F.as( 48l~ Stree~ N~ ~o~k, N.Y. ~oo~ July 20, 1997 Honorable Senator Alphonse D'Amato U.$. Senate Washington, D. C. 20510 Dear Senator D)Amato: It has come to my attention that the Subcommittee on Transportation will hear arguments relative to banning smoking on most airlines. As a frequent flyer - and a smoker - I must strenuously protest this added attempt at cigarette-bashing. The existing restrictions on airline smoking are already most severe and provide a "non-smoking seat" for every passenger desiring one. At least, the current policy respects the rights of smokers and nonsmokers alike. The new proposal would disenfranchise smokers completely. In a Democracy, celebrating its Constitutional bicentennial, it seems to'me that this high-handed proposal refutes the opening words to the preamble to the Constitution: "WZ The People". The Department of Transportation reports that there is not more than a single smoking complaint for each one million passengers. Overwhel~ing evidence that the current policy is working. Obviously, Senator, "it aint broke" - so please "don't fix it"| Sincerely, Melvin L- Gol~" / T!004~-1167

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~ept ember Hem.ator Arlem Specter U.H, ~enator Washington D.C, 20510 ~ am writing for ~bur s~pport to oppose bau o~ Airlines, The curren~ sit~tio~ dees prese~e ~d respects the rights no~-smoking passenger' s~ ~ike. Your oppositio~n to this bill will be greatly appreci a% e d. Si~eerely~ TI00454169

L1PgEN, HAMBERGER., WHITTEN & HAMBERGER WASHINI3TON, ~3. C. ~0036 / September 25, 1987 Senator Arlen Specter Senate Hart Building ..... Room 303 Washington, DC 20510 Dear Arlen: As a smoker and one who, like you, shares a strong regard for personal freedoms and liberties, I am calling on you to ask that you oppose any and all efforts to further restrict smoking in public places and particularly on aircraft. To that end, I ask that you consider the following: Smoking aboard aircraft is already sharply restricted; every passenger is guaranteed a "no-smoking" seat -- even if a smoking section must be reduced or eliminated to satisfy that guarantee. A 1987 Airline Pilots Association poll determined airline passengers, by a margin of 87% to 12%, believe that the "current practice of separating smoking and non-~king passengers is a reasonab~that respects the rights of each." The National Academy of Sciences said late last year that there's nothing, in the scientific literature showing casual exposure to tobacco smoke in public places to be a health risk. That includes airplanes. Measurements of nicotine in aircraft cabins indicate that the amount of cigarette smoke in the nonsmo-king section is so small that it would take the equivalent of 224 hours, or nine days of non-stop flying, 'for non- smokers to be exposed to the "nicotine equivalent" of a single' ~Igarette. A smoking ban would pose serious compliance problems, and significant administrative and practical problems for airlines and passengers alike. Some say aircraft smoking may present a "fire hazard" in the skies. But, according to National Transportation Safety Board records, since 1970, not a single airline fire has been determined to have been smoking related. The Airline Pilots Association is particularly concerned that smoking bans may create an on-board fire hazard~ by encouraging surreptitious smoking, especially in lavatories. T1004,5-1170

Senator Arlen Specter September 25, 1987 Page 2 Federal aviation agencies have considered rules for smoking aboard aircraft for decades in nearly a dozen rulemakings. After exhaustive reviews, all proposals to ban smoking have been rejected. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to your reply. With best wishes. WAC/mgb Jr. T!0045-1171

D, A. Qualkinbush Division Manager R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company's Products 28251 Lorain Road North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 Septemlber 30, 1987 Mr. Roger L. Lozingo National Tan Director Tobacco Action Network 1875 I Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20006 Dear Roger: Attached are responses received from my Congressman and Senator in answer to my letter on smokers' rights. DAQ/dmb Attachments cc: R. C. Farmer G-I T!0045-1172

tanitrt] tatt matt COMMI'i~EE ON LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES WASHINGTON, DC 20510-6300 August 31, 1987 Mr. Dave A. Qualklnbush 4938 Meadow Moss Lane North Ridgeville, Ohio Dear Mr. Qualkinbush: 44039 Thank you for your letter regarding smoking on airplanes. I appreciate your contacting me. I note your comments concerning legislation which bans smoking in public areas. I believe Congress may have an obligation to consider whether a person's right to smoke ends when a nonsmoker's health is threatened as a result of inhaling the smoke. Again, thank you for writing. Although we are not totally in agreement, be assured I will keep your views in mind should this legislation come before me in the Senate. Howard M. M t~_nba~m United States Senator HMM/kcg T!0045-1173