lets say i own a bar or a restaurant does the city have the right to say my place has to be smoke free?
2007-03-29 21:58:11 · 9 answers · asked by ryan s 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It is happening in Illinois. Their Excuse is that they are looking after the health of the workers. The health Nazis are a threat to the USA.
If the health Nazis are concerned about my lungs, how about my liver? Should they limit bars serving 2 drinks. This will look after employee from being beat up by patrons. This will cut down on DWI incidents.
Sorry getting off the subject but I want to show the threat and bull of the Health Nazis.
2007-03-30 00:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by c1523456 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately the answer is yes, it is happening all over the country. It has always been my contention that government should not be allowed to interfere in the practices of private businesses where the activity in question is legal. My favorite argument here is by the people who say I don't like smoke and should not have to smell it. The answer to that is "you don't". You do not have to frequent any establishment which allows smoking, but they don't see it this way. They believe they have a right to be completely unfettered anywhere they go, but that smoker's and business owners have no rights at all. The die is cast on this and no one is going to stop it, but I think any municipality that refuses to allow smoking should also not collect any taxes on cigarettes. Mark my words it will not end here. California is already banning smoking on public beaches. What open air areas are next on the list? One thing you can always count on with the feelgood mentality is that it will always go to far in it's efforts.
John H: I would fully support any smoking ban which goes up for a public vote because that is democracy in action, but your city is an exception, not the rule. In most municipalities these bans are passed by the city council with no public referendums.
2007-03-29 22:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by Bryan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Under the police power of the state, the government can regulate businesses just like banning smoking in a bar or restaurant. It is a valid regulatory exercise of the government for health purposes.
2007-03-29 22:02:30 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're in Las Vegas like me, the public voted to ban smoking in public places (like yours it seems). It may be private owned, but publicly used. The customer is ALWAYS right!!! The customer is the public!!
2007-03-29 22:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Will be the case in MN soon. Which I totally disagree with!! If it's private property, than what right do they have to govern it?? What's next my home or my car?? Horrible law, and I don't even smoke!
2007-03-29 22:11:11 · answer #5 · answered by Bunz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends. If it is open to the public, then yes. However, if it is a "Private" club then no.
Lots of business make their bars Private, membership is free you just fill out a card or some such.
2007-03-29 22:04:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes , if that city is controlled by Democrats it is legal to do so because they know what is best for the people. They also can tell you what types of food is legal to sell ( nothing with trans fats) , what type of light bulb you may use in your home (flourecent only) and even how to speak ( politically correct language only please).
2007-03-29 22:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by proffesorlibtardo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you buy a business license in that city, they do.
2007-03-29 22:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by bamafannfl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
~Where is Dose City?~
2007-03-29 22:09:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋