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To: ItisaReligionofPeace
So I guess you would have also fought the introduction of health inspectors into restaurants. What about all of the food preparation guidelines that must be followed. I suppose that is merely the nanny state imposing its will on the free market?

Jeez, you guys need some new material. This one and the "pee in the swimming pool" are about due for the scrap heap, doncha think?

Here...I'll type slowly so you can understand...Government should protect the public from things the public cannot assess for themselves, like the temperature of the refrigerator or the cleanliness of the kitchen. It is NOT now and never has been government's right or mandate to protect the public from itself.

99 posted on 03/08/2003 2:24:00 PM PST by Max McGarrity (Anti-smokers--still the bullies in the playground they always were.)
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To: Max McGarrity
The anti-smoking crowd has been successful in NYC and the no-smoking law goes into effect at the end of the month. A northern suburb just signed a law which takes effect in June. As a NYer, as a taxpayer, I just don't want to sit idly by while this happens.

At the moment, there is no unification, just fractious groups here and there trying on their own to stop this.And no one wants to take the first step. Some groups feel that if they are going to foot the bill to fight this, they don't want the other groups to benefit without contributing money. Other groups don't have the funds to fight back.

Remember we're dealing with Bloomberg and his cronies. They have been given chapter and verse on the studies that refute the 2nd hand smoke claims, etc. and they flatly refuse to even acknowledge a counter-claim. Ironically, Bloomberg used to smoke. You'd think that based on his own experience, if he doesn't have health problems, that should be enough evidence.

The argument by the pundits, legislators, et al is that it's an "irrefutable health issue". Period.

Your comment "Government should protect the public from things the public cannot assess for themselves, like the temperature of the refrigerator or the cleanliness of the kitchen. It is NOT now and never has been government's right or mandate to protect the public from itself. is the best argument so far. But unfortunately, that is common sense and we're dealing with sheep, not common sense people.

I'm at my wits end here, I know it's going to require creativity, money and a unified front to fight this. And right now, it looks pretty bleak. I will continue with my research and contact the appropriate parties to see what can be done.

As always, help is greatly appreciated.

106 posted on 03/08/2003 2:40:47 PM PST by Im4Starr
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