Re: OK, I shouldn't watch the news

On Thu, 07 Apr 2005 02:34:51 GMT, Bob <nottooslow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
gave thanks and said:

>I don't believe that smoking is a good analogy.
>
>If one believes the 2nd hand smoke studies, then smoking becomes a
>public health issue that most governments can regulate.
>
>Bob/Texas

Not in a private establishment, IMO.

If people don't go into a business because of smoke and smokers, the
owner will soon figure it out, don't you think? And if people won't
work at a business that allows smoking, the business will figure it
out, don't you think?

Since when did the government because a replacement for our parents?

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