Speaking of Witch Hunts: Ohio’s new public smoking…
Comments: 0 - Date: May 25th, 2007 - Categories: Uncategorized
Speaking of Witch Hunts: Ohio's new public smoking ban is turning its citizens into little Robespierre's:
Since enforcement of Ohio's law banning public smoking went into effect on May 3, the state has received 4,251 complaints -- an average of 193 a day.
Smoking in prohibited areas is the most common grievance, though callers also have complained that some establishments are leaving ashtrays on the tables, some aren't posting the required "No Smoking" signs and some are allowing smoke from outside to waft inside.
The "No Smoking" sign is required by law to include the phone number for complaining. As one would expect, it's giving the upper hand to the chronically disgruntled and aggrieved. Smoke wafting from outside? Come now.
Since enforcement of Ohio's law banning public smoking went into effect on May 3, the state has received 4,251 complaints -- an average of 193 a day.
Smoking in prohibited areas is the most common grievance, though callers also have complained that some establishments are leaving ashtrays on the tables, some aren't posting the required "No Smoking" signs and some are allowing smoke from outside to waft inside.
The "No Smoking" sign is required by law to include the phone number for complaining. As one would expect, it's giving the upper hand to the chronically disgruntled and aggrieved. Smoke wafting from outside? Come now.