[Mpls] On the smoking ban and Porter's

[Michael Atherton]

Mark Snyder wrote:

> To me, the foundation of this disagreement lies with whether 
> exposure to secondhand smoke is actually harmful,...

False!  The fact that secondhand smoke maybe harmful
is irrelevant!  We all choose to do things that are
harmful from the perspective of others.  The things
we choose maybe harmful to our health, our spirits,
or our morality, but they should remain our own 
choices and not be dictated by the values of other 
people as long as no one else is affected by them 
involuntarily. 

> Debating that is outside the realm of this forum.
> 
> So how about if we just agree to disagree and find
> something else to talk about, OK?

To come to a conclusion that is based on a false
premise, then attempt to limit debate based on
this false conclusion is implicit censorship.
I think that false assumptions and censorship 
are necessary because the position you hold
is untenable and intellectually corrupt.

Michael Atherton
Prospect Park