[Mpls] smoking ban

[Michael Atherton]

Rick Norby wrote:

> I do stay out of smoky bars whenever possible. I also love our local 
> music scene which is all too often restricted to smoky bars. Should I 
> just exclude myself from these places because of offensive and 
> unhealthy second hand smoke?

Why don't you and some friends open a non-smoking music club?
If people are that interested in avoiding smoke then you should
do very well.

As an alternative, why not consider a boycott?  There seem to
be many very strongly motivated non-smokers who could help
you organize.  You could picket local clubs that allow smoking
and discourage customers.  If there really are so many people who 
would prefer non-smoking establishments it shouldn't take long before
the clubs get the idea and convert.

Michael Atherton
Prospect Park