Excuse me, but I don't see anything mentioned about Republicans or Democrats in this thread.
Actually, it was somewhat of a "win" or smokers.
voted Tuesday night to repeal a city ordinance pertaining to smoking in buildings owned by, or under the control of, the city of South Houston.
Eloise Smith, South Houston mayor, explained that the ordinance was repealed in an attempt to provide smokers an area that would protect them from being required to stand outside in the elements.
"People who smoke have rights, too," Smith said. "The old ordinance specified no smoking in any city building. We have a more in-depth ordinance now that will allow smoking in the old fire station behind City Hall."
"As the mayor and council of the city, I must represent the rights of all people," she said.
Bimbo, are you sure you have the right thread?