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A City Council committee is considering a proposal to ban smoking at city parks and beaches in New London. Should smoking be prohibited in these public places? Yes, it puts everyone's health at risk. 32% Yes, cigarette butts and smoke diminish the beauty of our public spaces. 27% No, I'm tired of this crusade against smokers. 24% No, health nuts and big government types overstate this problem. 17% Number of votes: 1005

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