Tag: Bans

Since the ban on smoking in such establishments has been implemented, there has been a dramatic DECREASE in attendance at these locations.  Profits are down, and more businesses suffer under the heavy hand of our state government, and the do-gooders who inhabit it.  From Mlive:

The Home Bar on Portage Street in Kalamazoo this month has seen sales plummet nearly 50 percent, said owner Harriet Bronson. In her 37 years at the bar, it's never been this bad.

"It's terrible -- slow, slow, slow," said Bronson, who's had to cut the hours of some of her employees.

Smaller bars like the Home Bar should have been allowed to decide if they wanted to go smoke free, she said.

"The state's in bad enough shape as it is," she said.  "I hope people come back, but we'll see."
Denise Bilyeu, manager at Bubba's Sports Bar & Grill in downtown Allegan, said business has been down 15 percent to 20 percent since the law took effect.  The biggest dip in sales has been at night with the "party-crowd folks," she said.

Michigan.. and maybe all other locations not populated with a great amount of restaurants.

Aw shucks, if only you didn't smoke.  If you do, maybe you can find a speakeasy that allows such things to go on without the interfering nonsense by "the man."  Maybe one with a good 10 year old "look out" who can make funny noises when a health department stooge is strolling by..  MAYBE they can incorporate a good FATTY FOOD into their menu to irritate the next batch of do gooders who want to save you from yourself.

That very basic understanding indeed, a basic agreement as provided for by our maker.