Inconvenient factual content contained within...at least for some!

In today's Lumina News (http://luminanews.com/section.asp?sid=23&iid=348) there are 4 Letters to the Editor, all of them focused on the Wrightsville Beach Referendum Vote to Ban Smoking on the Beach.

The facts in the case for a Smoking Ban are clear:

• Cigarette Butts are the number one item of litter on beaches worldwide, unless it is a beach that has a Smoking Ban
• Cigarette Butts are toxic to terrestrial and  marine life (birds, turtles, fish and lots of others in the food chain)
• Cigarette smoke a.k.a. "second hand smoke" is toxic to                   mammals, it can cause your death 

Through multiple beach sweeps at Wrightsville Beach, NC and Santa Monica Beach, CA some compelling results have been uncovered. Take a look.

Yikes! In 166 sweeps at Wrightsville Beach 52,382 have been collected

by Danielle Richardet http://www.itstartswithme-danielle.blogspot.com/

"Because of the past 2 years of research that I've done regarding smoke-free beaches and their impact on cigarette litter....  I can state for a FACT that the town's littering ordinance is NOT enough to deter beach goers from throwing their butts in the sand. The answer to the question is clear: Do Smoke-free beaches help reduce cigarette litter?   Yes, smoke-free beach ordinances help reduce cigarette litter."  Danielle Richardet

A Smoking Ban  will bring a very positive impact for people and the environment on Wrightsville Beach

Vote early and Vote YES for the Wrightsville Beach Referendum to Ban Smoking on the beach.

Thank you Danielle and Sara for your tremendous dedication to this issue.

Thanks all for reading and voting with the quality of our environment and community in your mind!

Please comment.     Noah