Poll of the week: Local issue arising from Russellville

Should Arkansas ban the sale of novelty lighters?

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It's been a while since I posted a poll -- I may have to rename this the "poll of the month." We're just going through a slow period with few heated issues.

Two candidates for House District 68 in Russellville have generated some discussion of banning novelty lighters after two young children in that town died in a fire started as the two boys played with a motorcycle-shaped lighter (see 9/30 article by Rob Moritz).

District 68 Republican candidate Andrea Lea advocates a ban. Democrat Thomas Akin believes a statewide ban should be studied. What do you think? Unnecessary intrusion by the government or an appropriate measure? I'm inclined to put the responsibility on parents, but I want to hear your thoughts.

Previous polls:
Poll No. 4: 2007 Razorbacks
Poll No. 3: Governor Beebe's job performance
Poll No. 2: The severance tax
Poll No. 1: Flavored cigarettes