Cohousing-L Mailing List: Seeking info on policies on smoking and firearms

[Mary Vallier-Kaplan (marycvk]

In the Live Free or Die State where instead of income tax we promote vices
in lieu of taxes, having guidelines or policies (an interesting question in
itself) re: firearms or smoking for neighbors or guests we think may be
wise.  We all "think" our neighbors to date are nonsmokers and do not bear
arms in the Yankee tradition however stranger things can happen.  Is the
privacy of one's own home and limited common area just that?  Are the common
house and common lands just that too and therefore can be regulated by the
community?  Does one have a designated smoking area like some companies
still do to be accepting of all?  And you might as well add consumption of
alcohol to the list of questionable needed policies too! Think we'll take a
pass on having a policy on sex!
Your wisdom as always is appreciated.

Mary Kaplan
Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm