> Does this mean we need initiative and referendum in Minnesota to pass > this thing? (Something I haven't supported.) So instead of back > peddling in Hennepin County, why aren't advocates picking off more > counties and cities one by one if statewide movement is slow.
That wouldn't do it. Most Minnesotans oppose the smoking ban. Look at the latest Strib poll. 63% want either a partial or total repeal of the Hennepin County ban. 36% want to keep the ban as is. 46% want a total repeal. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org http://www.subversivepictures.com 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls