[Mpls] reply to gemgram and griffith

[Steve Nelson]

Well said, Ed! I stopped writing my own reply since you said it all anyway.

Steve Nelson
Willard Hay


> It's good to hear the old bear roar after a winter of hibernation.  I'm
> going to believe it's good luck that I'm the first one he chased coming
out
> of his den.
>
> Mr. Griffith, I'm sure you remember Mark Twain's comment, "There are lies,
> damn lies and statistics."  You are correct that the National Cancer
> Institute (and the Environmental Protection Agency) say that there are
3000
> deaths of non-smokers each year from second hand smoke.  It would be
> difficult to calculate exactly what percentage that would be because you
> would first have to subtract all the smokers from the total number, then
you
> would have to factor in the ages of those affected (children and young
> people do not generally die of lung cancer), and, finally, you should also
> factor in other smoking-related illnesses: stroke, emphysema, etc.
>
> Why is it that bartenders have a higher incidence of lung problems than
> quarry workers or firefighters?
>
> A public accommodation is subject to local laws governing its operation.
> Elected officials are sworn to protect the public welfare.  There can be
no
> reasonable doubt that smoking in an enclosed space creates a health
problem
> for all people who use this public accommodation.  Therefore, the City
> Council and Mayor must act to protect the public welfare by banning
smoking.
>
> Ed Felien
> Powderhorn