Comments on: Exemptions in Proposition N are unfair to local businesses

By: Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:28:15 +0000

Yes, this is all Obama’s fault. Second hand smoke is fine. Never mind that even George W. Bush’s surgeon general says second hand smoke causes health problems. We shouldn’t let “science” tell us what is or is not healthy. After all, science has a known liberal bias.

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/secondhandsmoke/secondhandsmoke.pdf

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By: Raul Allegre

Raul Allegre — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:44:01 +0000

I agree with Charles Beward. No legitimate study has been able to show the supposedly obvious link between second hand smoke and any health problem. The anti-smoking crusaders are just busybodies who think they know better than you how to take care of your body and how to run your business. It’s the same elitist mentality currently on display in the white house. At some point we have to accept that we’re adults and should be responsible for our own behavior. We don’t need a nanny state micro-managing our toilets, light bulbs, cigarettes, etc.

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By: Charles Beward

Charles Beward — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:29:22 +0000

“The risks posed by secondhand smoke are real and frightening.”

Would you believe unreal and unfrightening? Where does such nonsense come from if not from the propaganda put out by the rabid anti-smoking people? Here’s Dr. Elizabeth Whelan, anti-smoking crusader, world-class epidemiologist (Harvard/Yale), and president of the American Council on Science and Health, speaking for herself and her Council of 380 scientists at the time the New York City ban went into effect: “There is simply no convincing evidence linking secondhand smoke to lung cancer and heart disease.” “There is no evidence that any New Yorker — patron or employee — has even died as a result of exposure to smoke in a bar or restaurant.” And, “The link between secondhand smoke and premature death is a real stretch.” Now just exactly where in all of that do the staff editorial writers find anything that can justifiable be labeled “real and frightening”? Or was that simply meant as a Halloween message for children and the easily persuaded?

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By: Charles Gatton

Charles Gatton — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:46:07 +0000

While I respect your opinion, I must disagree. I have noted that most of those who criticize Proposition N because it is “flawed”, or “doesn’t go faer enough” have never done anything to work toward a comprehensive smoke-free bill. I fully expect Proposition N to pass in spite of thes elitist comments, but should it fail, I challenge you to get off your butts and work to pass what you consider to be a perfect bill. You might just come to find out that Proposition N is a pretty good bill after all.

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By: CB

CB — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:06:22 +0000

I agree with David; Prop N needs to pass to get the ball rolling. We need to ban smoking in public places asap.

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By: Ian August Mosley

Ian August Mosley — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:31:31 +0000

Why should we dictate at all to bars and restaurants what they can do with their own businesses? If you don’t like an establishment which allows smoking, vote with your feet and go somewhere else.

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By: David

David — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:34:36 +0000

I feel that only after voting for this proposition will they go further to ban smoking in all public places. If people vote no on this ban it will only delay for too long a further ban. Only by voting yes will we see a progressive step in the right direction.

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