[SheLion]

[SheLion]

[tigtog]

In one of my previous lives I was a bartender. I can tell you, smokers tip better than non-smokers and stay longer at the bar. I have also noted that smokers are a lot more fun to talk to than non-smokers.

[Calpernia]

It will be real interesting to see if the non smoking trolls show up at this thread.

[IL Republican]

My hometown of Bloomington/Normal IL will be smoke free as of 1/1/07. I have never smoked, but I was very vocal against the ban. If I were a business owner, I would sue the city!

[Calpernia]

Woo HOO!@!!!

My American Legion mail just sent me back this:

"Presidant Bush signed exc order that All Veterns Building and Lodges were exempt from the non smoking Law. Let them know state law has no effect on them."

I will have to get a note to them!

[JohnLongIsland]

whoever says or produces statistics that show the smoking ban has a positive effect on the bar/tavern/saloon business is extremely naive.

[metesky]

I'd like to know where the spirit that defeated alcohol prohibition has gone.

Where are the smoke-easies?

[Ditto]

Thank$ to new $tate legi$lation prohibiting $moking in all public place$ but ca$ino$.

Bottom line -- Big Casino operators have more rights than Vets.

[Alberta's Child]

As a resident of New Jersey my options here are rather limited. I've boycotted bars and restaurants in New York City since it passed a smoking ban a few years ago, but that only works when you have nearby alternatives like New Jersey.

For now, I'd recommend a total boycott of all Atlantic City casinos for as long as this smoking ban is in effect -- mainly because the casino exemption in this law is a damned disgrace.

[Fudd Fan]

Sitting in heat and humidity rather than cool comfort just so they can smoke?

Someone please tell me this is not an addiction.

Cheers,
The Non Smoking Troll

[Raycpa]

"People are having a couple of drinks. They get tired having to go outside (to smoke), and leave," Reed said.

Seems like we have a few less drunks on the road, thanks to this smoking ban. This ought to save us TP'ers some money for response costs, not to mention the lives saved.