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    Secondhand smoke is a known cause of lung cancer, heart disease, low birth-weight births. Just thirty minutes of exposure to secondhand smoke can cause heart damage. Customers want smoke-free outdoor dining areas and they will attract far more customers.

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    Secondhand smoke is a known cause of lung cancer, heart disease, low birth-weight births. Just thirty minutes of exposure to secondhand smoke can cause heart damage. Customers want smoke-free outdoor dining areas and they will attract far more customers.

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    Letter To Starbucks

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    Secondhand smoke is a known cause of lung cancer, heart disease, low birth-weight births. Just thirty minutes of exposure to secondhand smoke can cause heart damage. Customers want smoke-free outdoor dining areas and they will attract far more customers.

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    Mr.

    Howard Schultz Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Starbucks Coffee Company 2401 Utah Avenue South Seattle, Washington 98134 Dear Mr. Schultz, Last year, Starbucks decided to extend its smoke-free policy to all of its outdoor seating areas in California. Earlier this year, Starbucks Philippines announced its intention to extend the same policy to all of the outdoor seating areas in the Philippines. I am writing as a customer of Starbucks to urge you extend your smoke-free policy to your outdoor seating areas nationwide. The scientific evidence on the health risks associated with exposure to secondhand smoke is clear, convincing, and overwhelming. Secondhand smoke is a known cause of lung cancer, heart disease, low birth-weight births, and chronic lung ailments such as bronchitis, as well as other health problems. It contains a toxic soup of more than 4,000 known chemical compounds and, according to the National Cancer Institute, 69 known or probable cancer-causing chemicals. Just thirty minutes of exposure to secondhand smoke can cause heart damage similar to that of habitual smokers. Additionally, secondhand smoke is known to trigger asthma, allergies, and other critical respiratory problems in people sensitive to smoke. However, smoke-free outdoor dining areas are not just good for the health of your patrons; they are excellent for business as well. Demand for smoke-free outdoor dining is growing and city and countywide ordinances are being passed to make outdoor dining areas smoke-free. Currently, over 190 municipalities have enacted laws for 100% smoke-free outdoor dining areas and Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Michigan and Washington State law prohibits smoking in outdoor dining areas, as does the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Customers want smoke-free outdoor dining areas, and they will attract far more customers than the status quo. It is rarely easy to move away from smoke when sitting at a table outdoors. It also diminishes the overall Starbucks experience because it is difficult to enjoy the smell of Starbucks coffee amidst smoke. By establishing nationwide smoke-free outdoor dining areas, Starbucks would promote a healthy environment across the country where customers such as myself can enjoy their time at Starbucks without compromising their health. As a business owner, you have the right to declare all Starbucks properties smoke-free to protect the health of your customers and to improve their overall Starbucks experience because there is no fundamental right to smoke. Please, step up and protect the health of your patrons. With this simple but incredibly important act, Starbucks can establish itself as a leader in public health. Sincerely,

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