Strict? The smoking ban is classic politics. It has plenty of exceptions to it to please special interest groups. For example, want to smoke at the local VFW? Go ahead, smoking is legal there. Apparently it's not an issue there.
It's unfortunate that smoking affects you the way it does. I personally don't go clubbing because I'd like to avoid having hearing aids before the age of 40. When are we going to limit the decibels at these clubs? Surely that is just as much of a health risk as smoking? Or do things that mame but don't kill not matter? I can't wait for the day when I can go to most bars without losing my voice and having my ears left ringing for days. Allen Graetz Lowry Hill -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Strand Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 1:30 AM To: Michael Thompson; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Statewide Smoking Ban Hmmm... this issue is not likely to go away as yesterday Rhode Island became the seventh state to pass a comprehensive statewide ban more similiar to the strict version still alive in the Minnesota State Senate. I for one will be visiting nightclubs, bars and restaurants in Minneapolis and Hennepin County far more frequently following the ban than I did previously precisely because they will know be accessible to me since I have become able to be in smoky environments without becoming seriously ill(due to respiratory allergies). I love to go out clubbing and out to eat but it's not worth a three day recovery time involving lots of antihistamines, inhalers, and missed work which is what it has come to for me personally. I will feel far more socially free in Minneapolis and Hennepin with the coming ban and look forward to it with anticipation. David Strand --- Michael Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks be to G-d above that this silly legislation > went exactly where it > should, in the proverbial ashcan (pun intended). > > Maybe the Minneapolis city council will realize that > their efforts to > "protect workers" really put them out of step with > rationality. On second > thought, I doubt it. > > __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/ REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
