Vicky adds, in part... > I think smokers should claim minority, disenfranchised, victim group status. > Yep, a protected class - that's the answer.
...and goes on to recommend "Free to Choose" by Milton Friedman. [MH] Ha, ha. A contrary viewpoint that makes a point. And, a good read Vicky, I agree. But this IS Minneapolis. Here are a couple of thoughts I found to be applicable to the smoking debate in our liberal city... and they might also serve to demonstrate the potential for compromise across the two-party isle in the larger scheme of things. "Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth." - John F. Kennedy "Politics are but as the cigar-smoke of a man." - Henry David Thoreau Mayor Rybak's caution is commended. Michael Hohmann Linden Hills ...enjoying a Macanudo as I work on a laptop from the deck outside my home office. Hot black coffee. What a beautiful sunny morning. 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
