The Coming Smoking Ban in Minnesota:
How we just changed the definition of “public” to include your
How we just changed the definition of “public” to include your
“private property”.
I should start off by saying I don’t smoke………….never have. I encourage my kids not to use tobacco products. I’m aware of all of the science and health related facts. In fact, most people who smoke…. I believe….would encourage people not to start.
Enter our Democratic Legislature and our Governor. God bless them so concerned about our CHILDREN and our HEALTH. Who in the name of apple pie and the flag are going to tell law abiding citizens and business owners what they can and cannot do in private establishments.
I’m a big believer in free markets and individual freedoms. If our politicians don't want to have their health endangered or smell like smoke when in a "private" business I'd encourage them to use our good old fashioned free market here in Minnesota. Instead they have decided to take away the space once owned by private individuals on their property and claim it for the state because politicians know best.
I choose to patron restaurants that control the smoking areas, or choose to not have smoking in their establishment. I guess in St. Paul politicians would rather legislate their viewpoint by redefining the word "public" to include the Mom & Pop "private" restaurants, bars, and other establishments all over the state?
I'm not sure which is more dangerous now: the redefining of the word "public" to include our "private" property or smoke.
A new business owner is required to invest 20% of their personal assets in a new venture. That business owner will devote 40 to 60 hours per week working to see their dream come true. All the while hiring employees, buying products and services, and generating economic activity in their area.
This new law is about as “self-serving politician knows best” a solution that has come down the pike in a while. The entrepreneur is the life-blood of a rural economy here in central Minnesota. As the Mayor of Clarissa I’m concerned about the new entrepreneurs, and I hope citizens will call St. Paul and let their legislature know.
P.S………….If the politicians are truly concerned with our health then they should have the political will to ban this killer. Why won’t they ban a killer?
Follow the money……..it generates a TON of money from lawsuits and taxes.
If anyone should be ashamed for blowing smoke our Governor, State Representatives, and Senators should take a good look in the mirror.
