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Poll: The Smoking Ban - What should be done?

Posted by Steve on 3/8/2004, 11:31 am
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As you may be aware, Montgomery County recently generated a lot of controversy by instituting a ban on smoking in all restaurants and bars, (although there really aren't any bars in Montgomery County since by law 50% of their business has to be food...but I digress). The purpose of this new law is purported to be to combat the effects of second hand smoke. However, one side effect has been that a number of businesses have had to curb their budget for entertainment due to the decline in revenue, or in some cases close altogether. The State of Maryland as well as the District of Columbia are now considering legislation that would ban smoking in all establishments statewide. Smokers vs non-smokers. It's an interesting issue. Or, is the issue more one of government vs "the people"? Is this really as big an issue for non-smokers as we are given to believe? Let's find out. We've tried to provide as many varied opinions as possible (we're only allowed 10) for you to vote on. Your name is NOT recorded in the poll...everyone is kept strictly confidential...even from us. We'd also like to see some replies posted with your additional thoughts on this subject, beyond the scope of the poll. How do you feel about it? Is it worth risking your favorite establishments stopping entertainment, or going out of business, to protect your health and not smell like a smokestack when you get home? Are the dangers of second hand smoke as real as they are purported to be? We'll soon see... What is your opinion on the Proposed Smoking Ban? Under what conditions should smoking be permitted  Cigarettes should be made illegal  No smoking in any public place indoors or out  No smoking in any public indoor establishment  Smoking OK in places w/separate ventilation system  Places must designate smoking & non-smoking area  Offer tax breaks for non-smoking establishments  Allow smoking in bars & nightclubs only  Let the business decide whether to allow smoking  Smoking should be permitted anywhere anytime  Government should keep it's nose out of the issue

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Message Thread: Poll: The Smoking Ban - What should be done? - Steve 3/8/2004, 11:31 am [poll] Re: Poll: The Smoking Ban - What should be done? - TM 7/30/2004, 3:03 pm Re: Poll: The Smoking Ban - What should be done? - bill 4/15/2004, 1:44 pm « Back to thread

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