Doug Moe: Get serious, ban those ashtrays

The Capitol Times ^ | 12/18/03 | Doug Moe

[Just another Joe]

Doug Moe: Get serious, ban those ashtrays

By Doug Moe December 18, 2003

NOW THAT some members of the Madison City Council are saying they want to extend the ban on smoking to include all city bars, restaurants and workplaces, why don't they do what New York City did, and go after the real public enemy No. 1?

I'm referring to the ashtray.

Why should we emulate New York? Because an alderwoman says we should. I quote Ald. Jean MacCubbin, talking to the State Journal: "If you look across the nation, states and municipalities much larger than us have went smoke free. We're dragging our feet."

Forget the grammar - I assume MacCubbin is referring to New York City, which under new mayor and anti-smoking fanatic Michael Bloomberg went totally smoke free on May 1.

Madison's current smoking law, which passed Nov. 20, 2002, allows smoking in bars and at the bars in some restaurants. It appears that is no longer good enough for some people.

"The city could implement a ban as early as July 1, 2004," MacCubbin said.

Well, sure, but if we want to follow New York's illustrious example, we must ban the ashtray.

It is all set down in the city's Smoke-Free Air Act, which is a remarkable document, one that should be put in some kind of time capsule so that future generations might see how our public officials spent their time.

[Just another Joe]

Satire can be a good thing.

[Just another Joe]

Puff

[Humidston]

Sheesh, while they're at it, why not ban using the word "smoke."

That would went over real good, doncha think?

[lockjaw02]

Absolutely, Joe. We need Moe satire.

[Just another Joe]

Hey, sorry, lock, I forgot to ping you.

[lockjaw02]

That's quite alright. I'll just expect a double scotch on the house in the lounge tomorrow. ;)

[Gabz]

I'll just expect a double scotch on the house in the lounge tomorrow. ;)

providing he bothers to open the Lounge tomorrow!!!!!

(J/K Joe)

[BenLurkin]

" . . .states and municipalities much larger than us have went smoke free."

Wow. Who elects this kind of illiterate slob, and why would anyone give a damn what such an illiterate slob opines?

[Just another Joe]

Two times in three years I don't unlock the doors and what do I get?

Nag, nag, nag, harp, harp, harp.

You'd think we were married or something! ;^)

[Just another Joe]

Wow. Who elects this kind of illiterate slob,

That would be the citizens (sheep) of Madison Wisconsin.

[Just another Joe]

Sheesh, while they're at it, why not ban using the word "smoke."

They've done a pretty good job of that in advertising, wouldn't you say?

[dfwgator]

Is this the same Doug Moe of NBA fame?

[Just another Joe]

I don't think so.

[July 4th]

That's okay. We good citizens of Madison will just do the same thing we did when the city tried to ban drink specials. HOUSE PARTY! That's right, Madison...we're taking it underground, yet again.

[Just another Joe]

Ah yes, smoke easies.

Hey She, break out your smoke easy toon.

[Gabz]

We'll see what coolbreeze has to say about that, when I drag him into the Lounge tomorrow - which will be after we finish shopping!!!!!!

[Just another Joe]

We'll see what coolbreeze has to say about that, when I drag him into the Lounge tomorrow.

Now, now, no need to pull the man of the house in to verify that. (heh heh)

[Gabz]

Weisenheimer!!!!!!!!

It's time for me to get some sleep - I've got a long day in front of me tomorrow - I plan to get every last bit of shopping done!!!!!!!

I just finished all the teacher presents - and they still have to be wrapped - YIKES!!!

[lockjaw02]

Gabz! No need to "buy" grades with presents for that sharp lil young'un of yours.

[Bob J]

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