[upchuck]

IMHO, THIS is the way it should be done. Let the individual establishments decide how they want to handle this. Much better than ramming something down their throats (al la NYC). This really is common sense.

[George from New England]

NYC is going down the road to promoting fires in buildings.

a.la. The law banning ashtrays will not stop the smokers. Without a safe place to put out the butt, waste baskets, etc will be used and unintentional fires will result. Fires that could have been prevented if not for the ashtray police.

Stupid mayor, stupid city.

[SheLion]

IMHO, THIS is the way it should be done. Let the individual establishments decide how they want to handle this. Much better than ramming something down their throats (al la NYC). This really is common sense.

It really does make sense! Let the business owner and his patrons decide if they want smoking or not. NOT the state!

Too many lawmakers wearing brown shirts today and marching in time with jack boots. I just hate it! The power has gone to their heads.

[CSM]

"IMHO, THIS is the way it should be done. Let the individual establishments decide how they want to handle this."

It is sad, that the default is not the constitution any more. This legislation is an example that the constitution no longer applies in this country. While I applaued these lawmakers, I despise the fact that this action is necessary. Why do we need a law that assures the private property owner gets the use of their property? Answer: The "general welfare" clause in the preamble and the "commerce clause" have trumped our constitution. Thanks WOsD and nanny do gooder socialists!