Cape Girardeau chamber votes to oppose citywide smoking ban

Wednesday, March 02 2011

Those fighting a proposed smoking ban gained an influential ally Tuesday when the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce voted to oppose the ban, which it called "overly restrictive" and an "issue of individual rights and government intervention."

The chamber's board voted 16-2 to oppose the ban, which would prohibit smoking in all public workplaces, including bars, restaurants, private clubs and casinos. The election is April 5.

The chamber, which has around 1,200 members, released a statement Tuesday that asked voters to consider whether they believe government should dictate legal activities like smoking on private property.

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