For those of a certain age, The sitcom "Get Smart" had a device called the "Cone of Silence". The Cone allowed the Chief and Max to maintain privacy and air quality should the situation dictate. The Cone could be an alternative to the proposed smoking cell. The Smoking Cone could be lowered upon command, thus allowing the smoker to continue to enjoy the ambiance of the facility while reaping the benefits of first, second, and possibly third hand smoke. Upon cessation of the smoking experience, additional negative air pressure would be introduced to cleanse the cone of all traces of the vile particulates, this to include any excess air in the smokers lungs. Smokers with toupees, glasses, loose clothing or other non-secured items would sign a release prior to the cone experience, thus relieving the facility of liability. The cone proposal as part of the ordinance would require facilities to post warnings as to cone hours, this to alert smokers to puffing opportunities and to non-smokers should they seek to avoid the shock and horror of a smoker in lit repose. Although the non-smoking moral majority might seek the experience of the viewing the cone in operation to solidify their resolve to stay amongst the enlightened and avoid the decadence of the unwashed. I am heartened that the smoking issue has come to the fore of Minneapolis politics. As it is clear we have resolved all issues relating to the city budget, crime, health care, housing, infrastructure, pension debt, race relations and the schools, etc. in our beloved Mill City.
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