Sunday, August 5, 2007

Favor or oppose Michigan Legislature's proposal to ban smoking in restaurants?

The Michigan Legislature is considering whether to pass a law making it illegal for individuals to smoke in bars and restaurant. People seem to be divided on the issue.

Gov. Jennifer Granholm, D-Mich., says she will sign the bill into law if the Michigan House of Representives and Senate pass the measure to her desk.

State Rep. Tim Moore, R-Farwell, as reported in the Aug. 7 edition of The Clare Sentinel says that the Michigan Legislature has no business telling business people they cannot allow smokers to frequent their restaurants and bars. He says there are far more important issues for the state's politicians to be addressing than a smoking ban.

What do you think? And why?