On 6/2/05 9:18 PM, "Michael Atherton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Tim Bonham wrote: > >> Yes, but even if the smell of hotdogs bothers you, it is NOT >> known to cause cancer in those who happen to smell it. >> >> Unlike secondhand smoke, which IS a proven cancer-causing agent in >> non-smokers who happen to breath it. >> >> A real big difference there. > > Motor vehicles are known to cause permanent and fatal injuries to secondhand > drivers and even innocent pedestrians. Do you drive? I don't know whether Tim Bonham drives and I'm not sure why it matters, but it seems to me that the motor vehicle analogy would serve as an argument for a smoking ban in bars/restaurants rather than against it. We recognize the dangers that operating a motor vehicle can pose, so we regulate it. You cannot just drive anywhere or any way you please. We have traffic rules and other restrictions in place that are (theoretically) designed to reduce the hazards posed by operating motor vehicles. Why should smoking cigarettes be any different? Mark Snyder Windom Park 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
