The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, May 27, 1995                 TAG: 9505250008
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A12  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   25 lines

NO SMOKING OUTDOORS

My first visit to Harbor Park this season was ``clouded'' by the new no-smoking rules.

I quit smoking eight years ago. However, I was appalled when my mother was asked not to smoke outside in the open park.

You are only allowed to smoke on a small deck by the concession stand, and get this: There are no ashtrays.

There are many things we can restrict in America, but if we are to forbid people to smoke outside, why not make it illegal and collect revenue off the fines to help others.

P.J. JURKOWSKI

Virginia Beach, May 17, 1995 by CNB