Monday, March 19, 2007
Rockwall City Council to look at potential smoking ordinance
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The first "Action Item" on the Rockwall City Council's agenda for tonights meeting is:
Discuss and consider smoking ordinance requirements and take any action necessary.
While this could make Rockwall the latest North Texas city to put the health of its non-smoking citizens above convenience for its smoking citizens, it won't be until tonight that we have an idea of just how far-reaching any proposed smoking ordinance will really be.
Posted by Alan
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Comments
Jim Carson Verified
So this is just health vs. convenience?
Is there no room in the debate for freedom and private property rights?
1 year, 6 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Alan Cohen Staff
It seems that the trend among North Texas cities that have passed smoking ordinances recently is to frame the debate primarily in terms of health.
However, I agree with Jim that private property rights should be a larger part of the debate if the ordinance is far-reaching enough to affect private businesses (such as restaurants, bars, etc etc).
1 year, 6 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Shawn Williams Verified
It's convenience for non-smokers too. Whenever I go into an eating establishment outside of Dallas, the first thing I notice is the smoke, and it sucks. At least there's one reason to be proud to be a resident of Dallas.
1 year, 6 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
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