"There's adequate protection for those people who desire to be separated from the secondhand smoke issue," said Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson (R-Greenville), who voted against the bill.
\"This is a simple matter of fairness and local control. There's no compelling reason for state, top-down control on smoking regulations," said Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago), lead sponsor of Senate Bill 254.
Should actually read:
"This is a simple matter of fairness and local control. There's no compelling reason for smoking regulations," said Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago), lead sponsor of Senate Bill 254.
Much better.
Good move, the guy cares about his career..
Our governor and state legislators continue to pass laws and policies that restrict individuals and businesses.
I've had enough. My wife and I are seriously considering just getting out of here.
Texas is looking better and better.
To paraphrase Jerry Lee Lewis, Illinois can just kiss my a$$.
"Towns could get more control over smoking"
This statement alone makes it clear that no one even recognizes that the "control" should be with the property owner. The assumption of private property rights is long gone.