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To: Max McGarrity
We also know that secondhand smoke kills. I know people say it's a right-to-smoke issue but that right also infringes on people's right to breathe clean air, and that should stop," Schumaker said.

#1 - How do they "know" that ETS kills? There is no scientific proof that this is the case.
#2 It's not a right-to-smoke issue, it's a property rights issue.

Under Pennsylvania's 1988 Clean Indoor Air Act, restaurants with more than 75 seats have to provide a nonsmoking section. However, the act prohibits municipalities from banning smoking, Schumaker said.

Yep, you gotta love unintended consequences. Especially in the morning.

3 posted on 01/11/2003 3:38:35 PM PST by Just another Joe
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To: Just another Joe
However, the act prohibits municipalities from banning smoking, Schumaker said.

The antis got that clause removed fromt the Delaware CIAA when they railroaded the ban through last June.

6 posted on 01/12/2003 9:13:40 AM PST by Gabz (GO TAMPA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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