ON THE STREET

This week the Southeast Missourian asked, "How do you feel about the West Park Mall becoming a smoke-free environment?"

Ron Buchheit, Perryville,

"I think it's great, because I'm a non-smoker myself, and I can't stand to be around people who smoke."

Dale Clarke, Jackson,

"I'll have thousands of people hating me for this, but I think it's a good idea."

Hazel Johnson, Parma,

"I think it's a good idea for people not to smoke, because my baby can't stand smoke."

J.R. Kurre, Cape Girardeau

"I don't smoke anymore, but I think it's carrying restrictions pretty far. I think it should be a matter of choice."

Susan Albers, Cape Girardeau

"If you've got a problem with respiratory things or whatever, avoid the (smoking) area, but let them have their areas."