[Gabz]

And I asked you a specific question which you chose not to answer.

There are many rules/regulations/laws a small business must adhere to - but I've got a problem with them being changed AFTER the business has already established it's clientele. That is EXACTLY what smoking bans do.

[muir_redwoods]

"And I asked you a specific question which you chose not to answer."

I can explain it to you(again) but I cannot understand it for you. It, the smoking ban, relates to the other regulations because it is a government imposed limitation on the property owner's use of his property. Many such regulations are imposed on businesses all the time by an over-reaching government and they are often established so as to affect an existing clientele. I hope this is now clear to you. I would have thought the point was obvious to but apparently not so for everyone.

[Garnet Dawn]

"There are many rules/regulations/laws a small business must adhere to - but I've got a problem with them being changed AFTER the business has already established it's clientele. That is EXACTLY what smoking bans do.There are many rules/regulations/laws a small business must adhere to - but I've got a problem with them being changed AFTER the business has already established it's clientele. That is EXACTLY what smoking bans do."

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Right on target!!!

The number of people allowed in a closed space at one time is based on the size of the space, the same as elevators, to avoid people being hurt, trampled or having a floor cave in due to overcrowding. I have personally seen where this law isn't always enforced. Sprinklers make sense, but a lot of places still don't have them. Checking a kitchen to prevent food poisoning and protecting diners from being served rancid food makes sense. Bathrooms are not "designed" by the state, but it does prevent contageous diseases to require a bathroom to have running water and a toilet that flushes. All the licensing, taxing and fees are just a little more greed and control from the government, but they do keep track of legitimate businesses to enforce guidelines against disease and illegal activities. The handicapped modifications are not always observed either, but do have a humane goal. (I just wish there weren't so many rude handicapped people who expect everyone else to jump out of their way and use their wheelchairs like battering rams on the unsuspecting.)

At any rate, many restaurant regulations do make sense. Smoking bans do not. If you don't like smoke, go somewhere else! Non-smoking restaurants were already in the majority in Highland Park, but the Antis just couldn't stand not having complete control.