[exnavychick]

The state's two gambling facilities are permanently exempted, meaning smokers will be able to light up there, but not in most bars and restaurants.

This statement right here tells me everything I need to know about their so-called anti-smoking crusade...only if it's gonna bring them revenue are they really interested in doing it. Heaven forbid the casinos (which no doubt bring in plenty of tourist dollars!) be made to bow to the same laws they are applying to other businesses. It might drive the tourists with their fat wallets away, and then they'd end up losing even more money!

Greedy you-know-whats!!

[SheLion]

This statement right here tells me everything I need to know about their so-called anti-smoking crusade...only if it's gonna bring them revenue are they really interested in doing it. Heaven forbid the casinos (which no doubt bring in plenty of tourist dollars!) be made to bow to the same laws they are applying to other businesses. It might drive the tourists with their fat wallets away, and then they'd end up losing even more money!

The trouble with this is:  the anti's have the restaurant and bar owners wrapped now.  The private business owners will be falling right into the anti's hands by screaming for a "level playing field."  They will want the Casinos to be completely smoke free as well, so no one will be able to smoke anywhere in the state.

Pity.  The mind control is unbelievable.