[Enterprise]

"California’s smoking ban probably contributed to its overall economic problems since the late 1990s beyond the direct impact of the contribution of lower bar and restaurant total revenues."

I had the temerity to write Governor Schwarzenegger and suggest that the State should allow 10% of the bars and restaurants to allow cigarette smoking, and that maybe a lottery system could be used to draw get the special licenses. I cited the loss of jobs and revenues as good reasons for modifying the no-smoking ban.

I got the expected "thank you for your interest" form letter.

[SheLion]

I had the temerity to write Governor Schwarzenegger and suggest that the State should allow 10% of the bars and restaurants to allow cigarette smoking, and that maybe a lottery system could be used to draw get the special licenses. I cited the loss of jobs and revenues as good reasons for modifying the no-smoking ban.

I got the expected "thank you for your interest" form letter.

Thank you so much.  And I know what you  mean about those stupid email form letters.  But maybe it will catch his eye.  He does love his cigars you know. :)

[Just A Nobody]

I thought Gov. Arnold was a big time cigar smoker. Did he not create a smoking area in Sacramento? Are cigars the only smoking allowed?