I assume you smoke since the writing seems to be out of anger - could it be that you are addicted and don't want to accept the health facts of second hand smoke? True I can't stand smelling like a cigarette butt when I leave a bar, but I also didn't run home to have a washdown. But what WOULD happen is that my lungs would kind of seize up when I would go into such places. I did my best to avoid them - but when meeting a friend or wanting to see a particular band I would force myself - wishing I didn't have to physically feel so horrible by the time I left. The smoke infringed on my HEALTH.
Okay - there are ways to deal with the other health issues you bring up: music is too loud? answer - wear ear plugs. Although personally I believe how loud some are is considered a health risk. greasy food in the place? answer - don't eat it. I think what keeps getting lost here is the fact that people still have the right to smoke. Personally, I think Minneapolis should go all the way and legalize all narcotics and illicit drugs. Someone snorting coke at the next table wouldn't affect me nearly as much as a smoker. I think the city council should take up this civil liberties cause. Shouldn't all addictions be allowed as long as they don't infringe on others? I don't feel selfish or narrow-minded about this. Liz Greenbaum Longfellow "Michael Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >The selfishness, narrow-mindedness, and abdication of personal power >regarding this issue as evidenced by many posters on this subject is >absolutely astounding. -- Elizabeth Greenbaum Executive Director ArtiCulture www.articulture.org 612.729.5151 __________________________________________________________________ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp 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
