Lisa Goodman and Scott Benson should be heralded for their encouraging all of us to patronize those in cities where smoking bans have been invoked. That includes many of the little bars where we've wanted to meet a pal or stop in for a beer and a hamburger (I've already been for a Jucy Lucy and look forward to many more in smoke-free surroundings).
Dean Zimmermann courageously proposed this ban to begin with, and he, too wants us all to remember the little people at the little enterprises he's afraid will suffer from this. I say: if they do, it will be short-lived, but any exemptions would throw the entire matter into legal chaos, let alone abandon the public/worker health initiative this is supposed to represent. I hope and trust Dean - and all his colleagues - will stick to the sort of ban Bloomington passed - no exceptions and a delay in implementation for those small places needing some time to prepare. Parity for all cities and towns will be critical. When they all go nonsmoking, we crusaders will go a-bar-hopping to support our home-grown businesses. Thanks again to all the Councils and advocates for this important initiative. Andy Driscoll Saint Paul -- on 7/21/04 9:44 PM, List Manager wrote: > A portent of Benson's swing vote? He and Goodman have an op-ed in the Strib > on convention business and the smoking ban: > > http://www.startribune.com/stories/1519/4887714.html 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
