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| Author: | chuckmo48 [ Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
sparks wrote: Lowell became the third city in NWI to ban smoking in public places. http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/2751648,locouncil0928.article It is delightful to go to bars or a bowling alley and not have to take a shower and hang up my jacket in the garage because of the cigarette smell. I usually only go to bars in in Illinois now, and only go to restaurants in Indiana that have a no smoking policy (Aurelio's, Don Pedro's, most fast-food restaurants). I am noticing that more and more places are taking the initiative on their own, and I will support those business's. I will not eat in a restaurant that allows smoking. |
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| Author: | chuckmo48 [ Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
-={ARCLIGHT}=- wrote: Another good reason not to live there. Don't you live in Crown Point? Localities in Indiana with smoking bans that do not include all bars and restaurants: Quote: Crown Point, April 1, 2008, banned in all enclosed workplaces, including restaurants but exempting bars and private clubs.
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| Author: | -={ARCLIGHT}=- [ Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
chuckmo48 wrote: -={ARCLIGHT}=- wrote: Another good reason not to live there. Don't you live in Crown Point? Localities in Indiana with smoking bans that do not include all bars and restaurants: Quote: Crown Point, April 1, 2008, banned in all enclosed workplaces, including restaurants but exempting bars and private clubs. In a 21 years old and over environment, adults are allowed to act like adults and not have to give up their rights to participate in legal activities with legal products. The so called progressives are so quick to give up their rights as well as others. Freedom of choice is what you've got, freedom from choice is what you want. Me, I prefer to have more rights, not fewer. Are you also behind Michelle Obama's desire to take away your choice in your dietary options? |
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| Author: | Mirage [ Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
Are you also behind Michelle Obama's desire to take away your choice in your dietary options? Let us be clear! She is only for changing YOUR dietary options. As long as she can chargeoff $20k meals in Europe to you she's not quite as picky about her own dining requirements.  One might say she favors you eating beans & hot dogs or bologna while she makes due on fresh shrimps with her pals. |
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| Author: | Mirage [ Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
chuckmo48 wrote: sparks wrote: Lowell became the third city in NWI to ban smoking in public places. http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/2751648,locouncil0928.article It is delightful to go to bars or a bowling alley and not have to take a shower and hang up my jacket in the garage because of the cigarette smell. I usually only go to bars in in Illinois now, and only go to restaurants in Indiana that have a no smoking policy (Aurelio's, Don Pedro's, most fast-food restaurants). I am noticing that more and more places are taking the initiative on their own, and I will support those business's. I will not eat in a restaurant that allows smoking. Banning smoking in bowling alleys is a horrible example for your argument. You notice bowling alleys are going bye bye, right? Were it not for the drinking, smoking crowd the lanes lose money. The weekend kiddie leagues help a little, but it won't keep the doors open. |
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| Author: | sparks [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
Two thirds of Hoosiers polled support a statewide smoking ban. http://tribstar.com/local/x1644185804/Poll-Rural-Hoosiers-want-smoke-free-environment |
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| Author: | Mirage [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
I'm sure 2/3 of Hoosiers also think they pay too much in taxes to pay for the other 1/3 to have a free ride too. The point is nobody is forcing people to go to a private establishment. I'm sure most would be favorable to a reasonable compromise that government imposition seldom considers. I remember when Florida put it's smoking ban in place they made the exceptions so ridiculous virtually no business applied. And no the now smoke free sit down restaurants did not prosper after the ban. They got by. Still barely do but more for economic reasons. Do you remember why smoking was banned at HHS BTW? Nope, not because of age or because it was school property. It was because the cool kids used to hang out in the designated smoking room and a non-smoker felt left out and filed a complaint. It may not be the best example but it shows that is often the mentality. Makes about as much sense as the server who took a job at a bar only to suddenly discover some months later there's smoking going on and pushed for a smoking ban. Gimmie a break! Did you know that neither of Chicago's airports have a designated area to smoke past security anymore? In fact at Midway you have to stand outside by the buses and suck in diesel fumes. But that wasn't bad enough. Now they have even removed the seats from the designated smoking area. O'Hare is the same thing except they put you in little booths so that diesel smoke REALLY gets to you. Not sure if they took out the seats or not. Last time I was there they were doing construction. So that is clearly an effort to discriminate against smokers for merely politically correct reasons. O'Hare had a room with separate climate controls. Such simple accommodations could be made like are in any civilized town. |
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| Author: | happy jack [ Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
It appears that sparkles and the 'mo', or some people very much like them, have been hard at work in Cincinnati, making the lives of others miserable so that their own delicate constitutions are not offended. http://www.kypost.com/dpps/news/tri-sta ... on_5179549 Some fans up in smoke over Reds' celebration Posted: 09/30/2010 CINCINNATI - Even though the majority of the Tri-State is still riding high after the Cincinnati Reds won the National League Central Division championship, a group of people are upset after some players were seen smoking cigars in the team's clubhouse. The Cincinnati Health Department confirmed Thursday that five people called the statewide smoking ban complaint hotline and that the team will be investigated for violations of the state smoking ban. Numerous players could be seen on TV smoking cigars given out by Reds owner Bob Castellini Tuesday night after the team beat the Houston Astros to clinch its first playoff berth since 1995. Health department spokesman Rocky Merz told 9 News the health department cannot rely on video and that a health inspector has to actually see someone in the act of smoking. He added that under State law, a health inspector is required to go out and investigate. An initial violation would result in the Reds receiving a letter and no fine. If an inspector sees someone smoking for a second time, the Reds could be fined $100. Merz added that Castellini will soon receive a letter informing him of the alleged violation. Merz said the health department usually looks at repeat offenders and this particular incident is only a complaint that will be investigated. However, since the complaints were filed anonymously, inspectors will not be to conduct interviews. Meanwhile, the Reds are currently the number 3 seed in the National League and slated to play at the Philadelphia Phillies when the playoffs begin next Wednesday. What do you think? Do you have a problem with athletes celebrating with cigars in locker rooms? |
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| Author: | Mirage [ Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
Precisely! I don't know what is dumber. The clown sitting at home watching TV worried that 2nd hand smoke miles away was a health hazard to him or the enforcement people claiming if we just have video proof then no infraction occurred. 
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| Author: | chuckmo48 [ Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
-={ARCLIGHT}=- wrote: The so called progressives are so quick to give up their rights as well as others. Quote: INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels is ready to sign a statewide smoking ban into law if the General Assembly sends it to him. ."I would definitely sign one and there seems to be growing momentum for one," Daniels said Quote: The Indiana Chamber of Commerce supports the smoking ban. http://www.nwitimes.com/news/state-and-regional/indiana/article_11601177-2b53-5f7a-a048-f5ada90da22b.html |
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| Author: | -={ARCLIGHT}=- [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lowell passes smoking ban. |
chuckmo48 wrote: -={ARCLIGHT}=- wrote: The so called progressives are so quick to give up their rights as well as others. Quote: INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels is ready to sign a statewide smoking ban into law if the General Assembly sends it to him. ."I would definitely sign one and there seems to be growing momentum for one," Daniels said Quote: The Indiana Chamber of Commerce supports the smoking ban. http://www.nwitimes.com/news/state-and-regional/indiana/article_11601177-2b53-5f7a-a048-f5ada90da22b.html Funny you should mention it, the conservative have also noticed. What Republicans should learn from Mitch Daniels failure in leadership |
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