New Orleans bans smoking

wnd.com ^ | 4/22/2014 | Cheryl Chumley

[rktman]

In New Orleans, midnight sounded on last call – for smoking. A new law just took effect banning cigarettes, cigars and other forms of tobacco smoking from all bars.

And some local residents are relieved.

“This is one of the smokiest bars in town,” said Steve Zweibaum, speaking to the New York Times from one local bar. “I know a bunch of people who don’t come in here because of the smoke. Maybe they’ll come back.”

[rktman]

As reported in January the time has come. Uh, shouldn't it really be up to the owner of the business to decide if they are smoke free or not? Or does this just relieve them of responsibility for the rule? And we have noticed a lot more anti-smoking angry people lately. They get even more agitated the more they drink. But that's okay that they are getting wasted and become more and more belligerent as the booze flows. Probably fine with pot as well even though it is "smoking" too. Next time someone makes a comment to me about my cigarette while they're downing a couple of shots, maybe I should reply "That's okay 'cause I don't like booze."

[HarleyD]

When will they ban marijuana?

[Charles Martel]

I think a group of business owners has gathered to sue the city over this ordinance.

[cripplecreek]

“This is one of the smokiest bars in town,” said Steve Zweibaum, speaking to the New York Times from one local bar. “I know a bunch of people who don’t come in here because of the smoke. Maybe they’ll come back.”

You would think someone would have been bright enough to open some nonsmoking bars and gotten rich. /s

[rktman]

Nah! I’m sure someone is pushing to make recreational use legal there. It will be on the 2016 ballot in Nevada. Under the guise of “regulate and tax” which basically makes it recreational. There are already plans in place for the number of stores that will be allowed. Mostly in Las Vegas and a few in the Reno area and a smattering in the rest of the state.

[WKUHilltopper]

They ought to...this isn’t government’s affair.

[rktman]

Screw initiative. Let the government dictate what you’re allowed and NOT allowed to do. :>}

[cripplecreek]

“regulate and tax”

Loosely translated to "Let's grow government".

[Red Badger]

Ban alcohol, on BOURBON STREET........................

[thackney]

- Smoking is no longer allowed in bars, restaurants, casinos and at the fairgrounds.

- There is no smoking allowed within five feet of Lafayette Square.

- Smoking is now prohibited in outdoor sporting arenas and stadiums — except during concerts, festivals and parades.

- Smoking will be allowed during carnival balls in the Morial Convention Center.

All of the rules at:

ARTICLE II. - SMOKE FREE AIR ACT
https://www.municode.com/library/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH66EN_ARTIISMFRAIAC

[Mercat]

My son is a professional musician and I love the fact that bars ban smoking. He never smoked and after performing in a bar that does have smoking he would hardly be able to talk.

[Bitsy]

Of course because there is BIG bucks in the stuff and you know how politicians LOVE those big bucks. “Sinners” are their best friends because they can levy so many taxes because of them. What next cocaine tax?

[deport]

When will they ban marijuana?

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I bet you’ll be able to find Willie Nelson’s brand “Willie’s Reserve”
sold in the underground market.

http://money.cnn.com/2015/04/20/news/willie-nelson-pot/

[Ditter]

Drinking booze doesn’t bother anyone but the drinker (as long as they don’t drive) but smoking bothers everyone in the room. Smokers don’t seem to get that........but I think that bar and restaurant owners should be able to decide. This really surprises me about NO. Never thought they would do this.

[cripplecreek]

Drinking booze doesn’t bother anyone but the drinker (as long as they don’t drive) but smoking bothers everyone in the room.

It only bothers those too stupid to avoid that room.

[uglybiker]

Uh, shouldn't it really be up to the owner of the business to decide if they are smoke free or not?

Feh! Surely you jest!

That's not their business! They didn't build that!

[cripplecreek]

My son is a professional musician and I love the fact that bars ban smoking.

I'm assuming you'll be pleased as punch when he's forced to perform for gay wedding receptions?

[glennaro]

This is not a matter that "bars ban smoking". The bars are not banning smoking -- the government is forcing a private business to do so ... "for health reasons". It's a bar, for heavens sake ... people don't go there to improve their health!

Just as a bar that permits smoking should not (and can not) force your son to perform there, neither should your son -- using the power of government -- force the bar owner to accomodate his (your son's) sensitivity.

I understand your concern about your son's condition, but if it's so severe that he is "hardly able to talk" after performing in a bar that permits smoking, the solution is to not perform there -- not to force the private business owner to accomodate your son's special needs. Your sentiment is an attack on liberty.

[rktman]

“that bars ban smoking.” There is the line. Fine if the bars ban it without govt intervention. I play in smoking and non smoking bars too. But I smoke myself so............... Let the clientele determine the success or failure. Just more camel nose under the tent.

[ConservingFreedom]

New Orleans smokers, welcome to the War on Drugs. It's for your own good.