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needhamnospam@syix.com wrote:

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> 
>  > there should be no need for gay bars ... people
>  > should be accepted for who they are, regardless
>  > of who their dance partners are ... to segregate
>  > gay people from straight people reeks of bigotry ...
>  > but this is another topic altogether ...
> 
> Again why should anyone, especially government, regulate gay bars,
> smoking, non smoking or otherwise (as long as they are ran legally).
> I've heard you say because of health concerns, but this doesn't wash.
> For waiters (male & female) there are other wait jobs available. It's
> their choice where they work, and they must take the good with the
> bad... that's the bottom line! Patrons who choose to go there or not
> have made their decision too. There are many jobs with many hazards. Are
> you as zealous about correcting all them too? People need to be
> correctly informed first and then allowed to make their own decisions,
> good or bad...

  You have to understand the "California mentality" with regards
to this smoking non-issue. It's not enough for them to tell you
that it's unhealthy for you, these busybodies woth nothing else
to do want you to do as they wish, no questions asked.

> 
>  > smoking bars should be allowed but i don't think
>  > they will be very profitable ... most people don't
>  > want to go places where they will stink to the high
>  > heavens after being there 10 minutes.
> 
>  > carol
> 
> This is your opinion and you are entitled, but non smoking bars may not
> work for everyone and everywhere in the state, right? So why should Big
> Brother force this on those people and places where it won't work. I
> know of some very rural towns where bars, if forced to comply will
> indeed go out of business, in spite of your opinion. Is this fair or
> right?

  They don't care. They will have imposed their will upon everyone,
and that's all that matters to them. All in the name of "safety" or
"health". Notice the recent passage of the law requiring cars to 
stop when school buses are stopped and flashing their lights,
REGARDLESS of whether children are crossing the street or not.
Even if kids AREN'T crossing the street, the underlying rationale
for passing this law is "safety".

  I have an idea - let's ban smoking altogether, since smoking
is responsible for so many health problems, and the problem 
will be solved. Then, after that, the vice police can set their
sights on ANOTHER vice of their choice, etc etc........The 
individuals with cooler heads can see where this road leads to.


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