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To: Hong Kong Expat
I think it's a long term positive for businesses, more non-smokers will go out and stay out longer.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Tell that to the businesses that went under waiting for the antismokers to come make up the business they lost when smoking bans went into effect.

41 posted on 06/29/2006 6:56:38 AM PDT by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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To: Just another Joe
Got any numbers to back that up?
Bars and restaurants go under all the time with or without smoking bans.
57 posted on 06/29/2006 8:15:44 AM PDT by Hong Kong Expat
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To: Just another Joe
Tell that to the businesses that went under waiting for the antismokers to come make up the business they lost when smoking bans went into effect.

So true, Joe, so true.  Sad.  Here is one for an example:


112 posted on 06/29/2006 5:25:28 PM PDT by SheLion ("If you're legal, you can fly with the Eagle!" - Michael Anthony)
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