“”I support these laws for restaurants and bars. And your mentioning Chuckey Cheese is a great example of why. If these laws weren’t in effect those establishments would smell like a forest fire during business hours.””
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In my state, Chuck E Cheese banned smoking in their restaurants WAY before the state-wide ban and so did most of the chain restaurants - it’s their ‘private’ right to do that - they own their companies and can set their own policies - no argument there.
A private business owner should retain his/her right to run their OWN business the way they wish within guidelines; smoking cigarettes, pipes or cigars is a legal activity.
Would you force restaurants to only serve grains and vegetables because you are repulsed by meat? Many people want that to happen too; and they are feeling their oats and pushing for it, just like the trans-fat bans. (Many manufacturers are taking Trans Fat out of their products, because of the publicity - no ban is needed)
Would you ban BBQ’s and Fireplaces because it makes you ill? There are also people out there Hell-bent to do just that.
Step back a bit and see the Bigger issue.
This is not just about smoking.
I appreciate your take on this. I expect to get skewered by some of you for my comments. You folks should do so if that’s your take. I deserve it.
This is about smoking. If another bill comes along, that will be about what it is about.
Sorry we couldn’t agree on this one.
I couldn’t agree more.