It's good to hear the old bear roar after a winter of hibernation. I'm going to believe it's good luck that I'm the first one he chased coming out of his den.
Mr. Griffith, I'm sure you remember Mark Twain's comment, "There are lies, damn lies and statistics." You are correct that the National Cancer Institute (and the Environmental Protection Agency) say that there are 3000 deaths of non-smokers each year from second hand smoke. It would be difficult to calculate exactly what percentage that would be because you would first have to subtract all the smokers from the total number, then you would have to factor in the ages of those affected (children and young people do not generally die of lung cancer), and, finally, you should also factor in other smoking-related illnesses: stroke, emphysema, etc. Why is it that bartenders have a higher incidence of lung problems than quarry workers or firefighters? A public accommodation is subject to local laws governing its operation. Elected officials are sworn to protect the public welfare. There can be no reasonable doubt that smoking in an enclosed space creates a health problem for all people who use this public accommodation. Therefore, the City Council and Mayor must act to protect the public welfare by banning smoking. Ed Felien Powderhorn REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
