A single minded business plan built on addiction is more of the drug dealer's forte. I would venture that poor business plans and general economics were much more powerful forces in bringing down these "mom & pop" bars/restaurants. The smoking ban doesn't kill businesses. Smoking does. Bar owners are crying now because they have to provide more than just a dry bar stool and a heater (no pun intended). People are packing the downtown restaurants and bars. My neighborhood bars/restaurants are packed (with families). I don't buy the smoking ban impact. You'll have to do better.
Jared Chester Nokomis East Dan McGrath: Hasn't anyone considered that restaurants, and bars may be closing due > to the gigantic drop in patronage following the March 31st > implementation of the Minneapolis and Hennepin County smoking bans? > Since the ban(s) took effect, 40 bars and several (don't have the > exact number) restaurants in Minneapolis have closed. 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
