I've always thought this should be left up to the policy of the restaurant. It is not illegal to wear rollerblades in a convenience store but many ban them because they can be dangerous. I think it is a better idea to make illegal smoking in a public establishement that doesn't have a proper designated area (ie: significantly divided rooms), rather than an all or nothing approach.
I am a non-smoker. Quoting Barclay Hambrook ApecTec <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Clug members: I know I am taking a gamble here to introduce this hot > topic, but, I have heard smoke can harm computers. (I do expect some > flaming.) > > I really liked the vote of the committee to Ban smoking in public places, > beginning Jan 1 2003 rather than Jan 1 2008. This will now go to City > Council for Monday's meeting and vote. > > I have emailed each Aldermen individually (see my message below). > > Here are the emails of all our Aldermen which I collected. > > If you share my opinion, pls paste them in and send out an email to them as > a group or individually. > > It would be nice to have a dinner or drink and not have to suffer from > smoke in the eyes or on the clothes. > > Regards, > Barclay > > Calgary Aldermen email addresses: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Here is the email I sent: (feel free to use it, but change it a bit if you > do) > > Myself and a lot of friends certainly appreciate the committee's vote > yesterday to ban smoking Jan 1, 2003 instead of 5 years from now. Finally, > Calgarians will be able to enjoy non-smoking environments like those found > in many other major cities. > > We hope you will consider voting in favor and passing the motion at City > Council next Monday. We'll certainly remember your support come next > election time. > > Best Regards, > Barclay Hambrook, P. Eng., MBA > > > > > ApecTec Inc. > www.apectec.com > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Phone: (403) 685 1888 > Fax: (403) 685 1880 > >
