Mariachi music is not a health hazard! Second hand smoke is well established as a public health hazard. Protecting the public from preventable health hazards is a proper function of city government.
Jim Bernstein Fulton -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Atherton Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 9:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Mpls] RE: Smoking ban Jared Chester wrote: > People that don't smoke, have children or breathing issues do not have > the option to go to these establishments if there is smoking. People > that do smoke can chose to not smoke and still go. Simple, right? > > I just can't ignore the fact that I see families that go to > places such as the Chatterbox that would never ever go there before. > Besides, you can actually smell their food now. Its wonderful. No > one has banned the legal choice of smoking. The ban simply limits the > negative impact of a person's individual choice to smoke. > > Let's hear from other families or individuals with asthma or emphysema > (from smoking before) that can enjoy restaurants now that businesses > don't have to cater to the smokers. Just think of smoking as Mariachi music. You can ban it from bars and restaurants because you think it's morally offensive or you can allow people to choose not to frequent places where it is played. The latter option allows people who enjoy Mariachi music to have some places to go and hear it. Michael Atherton Prospect 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.12.4/143 - Release Date: 10/19/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.12.4/143 - Release Date: 10/19/2005 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
