SAVE Award 2011 Ideas

My idea is that we simply ban all tobacco (military or civilian) while on the air base. That means no designated smoking areas, no tobacco, period. This would actually work well in all sectors of government. In banning tobacco on these installations, we reduce break times, improve health and lower healthcare costs, saving an astronomical amount of money. Also begin screening for nicotine and employees who use tobacco... more »

Restaurants, bars, hospitals, school campuses, state offices, other business have gone NO SMOKING. Smoking causes: dependency, cancer, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bad breath, yellow fingers, wrinkles, is a major risk factor for heart problems/ stroke. More deaths are caused each year by tobacco use than by all deaths from HIV, illegal drug use, alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries, suicides, and murders combined.... more »