2006-12-23 16:12:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Many studies show that business improves after a smoking ban kicks in.
2006-12-23 16:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by bettysdad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of fewer people smoking due to health issues, businesses have for the most part willingly bowed to changed public opinion regarding smoking in public places.
Although people do acknowledge that smokers have the right to smoke, they are much more willing to stand up for their right to not breathe in second-hand smoke while eating, travelling in a bus, train or plane, or at work. Non-smokers are a greater majority now, rather than a minority.
The only businessess which seem to be hurt by smoking bans are those which traditionally offer smokers a haven... bowling alleys, bars, coffee houses, etc.
2006-12-23 16:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They sure do hurt a business because some business cater to people who smoke (BARS) I am not a smoker but i think that smokers should have the right to smoke in a Bar. When I go to a bar I except the fact that people are going to smoke and if i don't like it I can just leave. I know if i owned a business i would be pretty upset about the law
2006-12-23 16:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by cuddydman 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Smoking bans hurt everyone. Its just another right the government takes away, why cant businesses have the choice to be smoking or non smoking?... because the non smoking places would go under if people had a choice... its the heath insurance companies imposing their will on people.
2006-12-23 17:17:18 · answer #4 · answered by goodtimefriend 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People here in Washington State screamed and cried that smoking bans would put people out of business that relied on smokers. Bars, casino's, strip clubs. But it was all crap. You cannot smoke in any public place in the state of Wa, and not one business has gone out of business due to the new restrictions.
2006-12-23 16:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When California enacted a smoking ban severel years ago, all the bars and restaurants wer up in arms about losing business. Actually, all that was just propaganda by the tobacco institute.
It hasn't - Nightclubs are still packed on weekends and most restuarants are doing as well as they did before.
2006-12-23 16:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by bata4689 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In NJ, the casinos have had a partial ban in place for the previous 12 months and an entire ban would be in place in October. The gross sales has decreased considerably (over $one hundred million lost on the Borgata) over the direction of a 12 months because of the fact the partial ban grew to become into in place.
2016-11-23 14:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It hurts the small bars here in Colorado that have longtime customers that smoke & drink. Those people stay home instead of going to the bar. It doesn't hurt more upscale places with younger clients.
2006-12-23 16:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
smoker generally tip better,spend more money. i know of couple bars that closed due to city smoking bans,the state ban just got voted in. it remains to be seen,the effect. it should be up to the owners of a business. would it be OK to ban blacks,gays,those that wear too much cologne,people that fart,fat people,those that drive ugly cars,poor people,ugly people,those that smack their lips or chew with their mouth open? which group could be next?
2006-12-23 16:48:36 · answer #9 · answered by kissmy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Smokers will smoke regardless, there are still clubs that allow smoking in all states. Even in the ones who enforce the law, it is no big deal to smoke in them. How long will it be before you have to buy tobacco on the street corner by the quarter ounce
2006-12-23 16:57:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋