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New Orleans bans smoking
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| 4/22/2014
| Cheryl Chumley
Posted on 04/22/2015 6:50:01 AM PDT by rktman
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As reported in January the time has come. Uh, shouldn't it really be up to the owner of the business to decide if they are smoke free or not? Or does this just relieve them of responsibility for the rule? And we have noticed a lot more anti-smoking angry people lately. They get even more agitated the more they drink. But that's okay that they are getting wasted and become more and more belligerent as the booze flows. Probably fine with pot as well even though it is "smoking" too. Next time someone makes a comment to me about my cigarette while they're downing a couple of shots, maybe I should reply "That's okay 'cause I don't like booze."
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posted on
04/22/2015 6:50:01 AM PDT
by
rktman
To: rktman
When will they ban marijuana?
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posted on
04/22/2015 6:52:36 AM PDT
by
HarleyD
("... letters are weighty, but his .. presence is weak, and his speech of no account.")
To: rktman
I think a group of business owners has gathered to sue the city over this ordinance.
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posted on
04/22/2015 6:53:16 AM PDT
by
Charles Martel
(Endeavor to persevere...)
To: rktman
This is one of the smokiest bars in town, said Steve Zweibaum, speaking to the New York Times from one local bar. I know a bunch of people who dont come in here because of the smoke. Maybe theyll come back.
You would think someone would have been bright enough to open some nonsmoking bars and gotten rich. /s
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posted on
04/22/2015 6:55:08 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
To: HarleyD
Nah! I’m sure someone is pushing to make recreational use legal there. It will be on the 2016 ballot in Nevada. Under the guise of “regulate and tax” which basically makes it recreational. There are already plans in place for the number of stores that will be allowed. Mostly in Las Vegas and a few in the Reno area and a smattering in the rest of the state.
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posted on
04/22/2015 6:56:17 AM PDT
by
rktman
(Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
To: Charles Martel
They ought to...this isn’t government’s affair.
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posted on
04/22/2015 6:57:38 AM PDT
by
WKUHilltopper
(And yet...we continue to tolerate this crap...)
To: cripplecreek
Screw initiative. Let the government dictate what you’re allowed and NOT allowed to do. :>}
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posted on
04/22/2015 6:57:49 AM PDT
by
rktman
(Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
To: rktman
regulate and tax
Loosely translated to "Let's grow government".
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posted on
04/22/2015 6:58:19 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
To: rktman
Ban alcohol, on BOURBON STREET........................
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posted on
04/22/2015 6:58:22 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Man builds a ship in a bottle. God builds a universe in the palm of His hand.............)
To: rktman
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:00:52 AM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: rktman
My son is a professional musician and I love the fact that bars ban smoking. He never smoked and after performing in a bar that does have smoking he would hardly be able to talk.
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:01:55 AM PDT
by
Mercat
To: rktman
Of course because there is BIG bucks in the stuff and you know how politicians LOVE those big bucks. “Sinners” are their best friends because they can levy so many taxes because of them. What next cocaine tax?
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:03:13 AM PDT
by
Bitsy
To: HarleyD
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:04:26 AM PDT
by
deport
To: rktman
Drinking booze doesn’t bother anyone but the drinker (as long as they don’t drive) but smoking bothers everyone in the room. Smokers don’t seem to get that........but I think that bar and restaurant owners should be able to decide. This really surprises me about NO. Never thought they would do this.
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:04:38 AM PDT
by
Ditter
To: Ditter
Drinking booze doesnt bother anyone but the drinker (as long as they dont drive) but smoking bothers everyone in the room.
It only bothers those too stupid to avoid that room.
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:07:21 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
To: rktman
Uh, shouldn't it really be up to the owner of the business to decide if they are smoke free or not?Feh! Surely you jest!
That's not their business! They didn't build that!
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:10:35 AM PDT
by
uglybiker
(nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-BATMAN!)
To: Mercat
My son is a professional musician and I love the fact that bars ban smoking.
I'm assuming you'll be pleased as punch when he's forced to perform for gay wedding receptions?
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:11:49 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
To: Mercat
This is not a matter that "bars ban smoking". The bars are not banning smoking -- the government is forcing a private business to do so ... "for health reasons". It's a bar, for heavens sake ... people don't go there to improve their health!
Just as a bar that permits smoking should not (and can not) force your son to perform there, neither should your son -- using the power of government -- force the bar owner to accomodate his (your son's) sensitivity.
I understand your concern about your son's condition, but if it's so severe that he is "hardly able to talk" after performing in a bar that permits smoking, the solution is to not perform there -- not to force the private business owner to accomodate your son's special needs. Your sentiment is an attack on liberty.
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:12:47 AM PDT
by
glennaro
To: Mercat
“that bars ban smoking.” There is the line. Fine if the bars ban it without govt intervention. I play in smoking and non smoking bars too. But I smoke myself so............... Let the clientele determine the success or failure. Just more camel nose under the tent.
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:14:55 AM PDT
by
rktman
(Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
To: rktman
New Orleans smokers, welcome to the War on Drugs. It's for your own good.
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posted on
04/22/2015 7:14:57 AM PDT
by
ConservingFreedom
(A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them.)
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