In a message dated 4/2/05 1:52:36 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Why would anyone walk away from their neighborhood bar or other
> hangout when it's so much more convenient to step outside for their nicotine
> fix than to drive across town looking for another smoky room?
For the simple reason that a beer or cup of coffee and a cigarette ...go hand
in hand.
Many people (mostly men) go to bars alone. A cigarette is their friend from
looking completely stupid sitting by themselves. It is a social thing.
St. Paul should see an increase of cross-over business now from
Minneapolis...particularly on weekends. People will drive 15 miles to be able
to smoke in
a bar.
It won't be the kind of exodus we saw in the early 70's when Wisconsin's
drinking age law had all us Minnesotans crossing the river. But, St. Paul bar
owners should see increased activity of smoking patrons.
Now, some of the anti-smokers here could care less if a bar stays in business
or not. In fact, they may secretly hope they don't, which is the point of
the ban altogether for them.
I just wonder how they would feel, if down the road a total clean air ban
goes into effect (promoted by vegetarian law makers) and they will not be able
to
BBQ their porterhouse outside in the summertime.
What a shame that our little joys are being slowly extinguished.
I can't wait to live in a perfect society.
Myke P. Golben
Battle Creek
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