I don't smoke and I don't go to bars. But I am against smoking bans and I believe it is the responsibility of business owners to fight laws hurting their business.
2007-07-13 01:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by Austin W 3 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
It hurts businesses where the ban is in effect, while they have neighbors that the ban isn't. Like in Ohio there is a ban, but not Kentucky, so the bars in Kentucky are doing a great business while the ones in Ohio are closing down. I don't smoke and I do go to bars, and I hate the law. Part of being in a free market is that if there was a need for non smoking bars, there would be some.
2007-07-13 09:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by blibityblabity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They did in my city while a total ban was in effect. Most of the bars who were forced to go non-smoking lost up to 40% in revenue. Some cut their hours and laid off employees. Now the ban has lifted for bars and things are getting better for the business. I agree, it should be the owners decision in the case of bars and private clubs.
2007-07-13 10:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know in georgia you can smoke in bars....the ban is for businesses that cater to anyone under the age of 18.
2007-07-13 08:30:31 · answer #3 · answered by vmoore708 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a lot of pubs around me and to be honest there isn't anyone stood outside smoking. I am off out tomorrow night so I will see how much effect the ban has had on the pub trade.
2007-07-13 08:47:33 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Bettyb ♥ ™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is killing business. I am a smoker and even if people voted it this way I think it is crap. They don't care how many people kill each other leaving the bar in cars but be sure not to breath my smoke!
2007-07-13 09:34:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋